sprites meaning

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sprites (noun): atmospheric electricity (lasting 10 msec) appearing as globular flashes of red (pink to blood-red) light rising to heights of 60 miles (sometimes seen together with elves).

Definition of sprites

  1. atmospheric electricity (lasting 10 msec) appearing as globular flashes of red (pink to blood-red) light rising to heights of 60 miles (sometimes seen together with elves)

    Synonyms: red sprites

    Type of: atmospheric electricity

Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SP · words ending in ES · 7-letter words

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