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| bolt1 |
a stroke of lightning. [1/8 definitions] |
| lightning |
natural electricity produced in thunderclouds. Lightning appears as a bright flash or streak of light in the sky. [2 definitions] |
| ozone |
a form of oxygen that occurs when oxygen is exposed to an electrical charge, like lightning. It is found naturally in Earth's atmosphere. |
| storm |
a violent disturbance in the atmosphere that brings rain, snow, wind, thunder, or lightning. [1/5 definitions] |
| thunder |
the loud cracking noise or low distant rumble that follows a flash of lightning. Thunder is caused by the violent movement of air masses. [1/5 definitions] |
| thundercloud |
a large, dark storm cloud that makes lightning and thunder. Thunderclouds are charged with electricity. |
| thunderstorm |
a storm with thunder, lightning, rain, and wind. |
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