"sferic" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sferics [plural]
Etymology: From atmospherics. Head templates: {{en-noun}} sferic (plural sferics)
  1. A short pulse of electromagnetic radiation produced by lightning Categories (topical): Atmospheric phenomena Synonyms: spheric
    Sense id: en-sferic-en-noun-ADql8ocN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries

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