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photoconduction, photoconductivity
change in the electrical conductivity of a substance as a result of absorbing electromagnetic radiation
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superconductivity
the disappearance of electrical resistance at very low temperatures
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arc, discharge, electric arc, electric discharge, spark
electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
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brush discharge
discharge between electrodes creating visible streamers of ionized particles
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Saint Elmo's fire, Saint Elmo's light, Saint Ulmo's fire, Saint Ulmo's light, St. Elmo's fire, corona, corona discharge, corposant, electric glow
an electrical discharge accompanied by ionization of surrounding atmosphere
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flashover
an unintended electric discharge (as over or around an insulator)
