Definition of CORPOSANT

corposant

Meanings

Plural: corposants

Noun

  • an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere
  • An electrical discharge accompanied by a corona of ionization in the surrounding atmosphere

Origin / Etymology

Latin corpus (“body”) + sanctum (“holy”)

Synonyms

corona, corona discharge, electric glow, Saint Elmo's fire, Saint Elmo's light, Saint Ulmo's fire, Saint Ulmo's light, St. Elmo's fire

Scrabble Score: 13

corposant is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
corposant is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
corposant is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

corposant is a valid Words With Friends word