SFERICS

Etymology

Noun

sferics

plural of sferic

Noun

sferics pl (plural only)

Electromagnetic pulses caused by atmospheric phenomena, such as lightning. plural of sferic

Radio interference caused by sferics; atmospherics.

Usage notes

When referring to the electromagnetic phenomenon, this term can be used either as the normal plural of sferic or in pluralia tantum construction.

Source: Wiktionary



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