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21Lightning detector — A lightning detector is a device that detects lightning produced by thunderstorms. There are three primary types of detectors: ground based systems using multiple antennas, mobile systems using a direction and a sense antenna in the same location …
22Lightning prediction system — A lightning prediction system includes various methods and different apparatus for remotely sensing electrical activity and the potential for lightning occurrence. In the several variant systems and methods, means are provided for the automated… …
23strike — See exercise price See exercise price NYSE Euronext Glossary * * * ▪ I. strike strike 1 [straɪk] noun [countable] HUMAN RESOURCES a period of time during which a group of workers deliberately stop working because of a disagreement about pay,… …
24Lightning rocket — A lightning rocket consists of a rocket launcher that is in communication with a detection device that measures the presence of electrostatic and ionic change in close proximity to the rocket launcher that also fires the rocket launcher. This… …
25strike — 01. The workers are on [strike] for higher wages. 02. Lightening [struck] a house in our neighborhood last night, starting a fire which destroyed two homes. 03. Her grandfather was killed when he was [struck] by a car while crossing the street.… …
26Lightning Bird — The lightning bird is a real or imaginary bird superstitiously associated with special powers among southern African native peoples. The believed supernatural powers vary according to the traditions of different tribes. Generally lightning is… …
27lightning — n. & adj. n. a flash of bright light produced by an electric discharge between clouds or between clouds and the ground. attrib.adj. very quick (with lightning speed). Phrases and idioms: lightning conductor (or rod) a metal rod or wire fixed to… …
28Lightning injuries — A major source of injury and death from the environment, lightning is one of the top 3 causes of death from environmental origins. (The other top environmental killers are floods and extreme temperatures.) Lightning is neither a direct current… …
29Lightning (disambiguation) — Lightning is an atmospheric discharge of electricity.Lightning may also refer to:Transportation;Aircraft * English Electric Lightning, a supersonic British fighter aircraft of the Cold War era * P 38 Lightning, an American fighter aircraft of… …
30strike — {vb 1 Strike, hit, smite, punch, slug, slog, swat, clout, slap, cuff, box are comparable when they mean to come or bring into contact with or as if with a sharp blow. Strike, hit, and smite are the more general terms. Strike, the most general of… …
