Lightning

(n)

ˈlaɪtnɪŋ

Definition: The occurrence of a natural electrical discharge of very short duration and high voltage between a cloud and the ground or within a cloud, accompanied by a bright flash and typically also thunder.

Meaning: Chớp

Not Common

How to use "Lightning" vocabulary in sentence (example)

It was known to the ancient Romans, who named it after their god Jupiter, for causing lightning strikes on Earth.

It may be marked by significant disruptions and lightning (a thunderstorm), heavy precipitation (snowstorm, rainstorm), heavy freezing rain (ice storm), strong winds (tropical cyclone, windstorm), or wind.

On average, a severe thunderstorm can produce approximately 6,000 lightning strikes every minute.

Storms have the potential to harm lives and property via storm surge, heavy rain or snow causing flooding or road impassibility, lightning, wildfires, and vertical wind shear.

In Australia, lightning accounts for five to ten deaths and more than 100 injuries annually.