"superlightning" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: super- + lightning Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|super|lightning}} super- + lightning Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} superlightning (uncountable)
  1. (meteorology, rare) Extremely powerful lightning; a superbolt. Tags: rare, uncountable Categories (topical): Meteorology
    Sense id: en-superlightning-en-noun-SpQ02Ly8 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with super- Topics: climatology, meteorology, natural-sciences

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