fulguration Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ful"gu*ra`tion noun

Etymology

L. fulguratio: cf. F. fulguration.

Definitions

1. The act of lightening. R. Donne.
2. (Assaying) The sudden brightening of a fused globule of gold or silver, when the last film of the oxide of lead or copper leaves its surface; -- also called blick.

   A phenomenon called, by the old chemists, fulguration. Ure.