fulguration meaning: definition, etymology

fulguration

noun

UK /ˌfʌl.ɡjʊˈɹeɪ.ʃən/ · US /ˌfʊl.ɡjəˈɹeɪ.ʃən/

Etymology Borrowed from Latin fulguratio (“sheet lightning”), fulgurationis, from fulgurō, from fulgur (“lightning”).

A flash of lightning

Medicine, Sciences cauterization with electricity; electrocautery

Chemistry, Natural sciences, Physical sciences Obsolete blick (The brightening or iridescence appearing on silver or gold at the end of the cupelling or refinishing process)

Derived terms: electrofulguration, postfulguration