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Meaning of upward lightning | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

An upper-atmospheric optical phenomenon associated with thunderstorms, in which the lightning bolt projects straight into the upper atmosphere.

countable, uncountable

Examples

“Mysterious bluejets can be seen with the naked eye from the ground, but they are rare and difficult to spot.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

upward mobility upward spiral upward-facing dog Upwardly Upwardness upwardnesses

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