electric discharge JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ɪˈlɛktrɪk dɪsˈtʃɑrdʒ/ · e-lec-tric dis-charge
noun
- A sudden flow of electric current, often accompanied by a spark or flash of light. The electric discharge from the lightning rod protected the building from damage.
- A device or system that produces an electric discharge, such as a spark gap or an electric arc. The electric discharge from the spark gap was used to ignite the fuel in the engine.
Did you know? The study of electric discharges led to the development of many important technologies, including the light bulb and the telegraph.