Chain lightning
Chain lightning noun - A form of lightning that moves rapidly in a zigzag path with one end divided (fork-like).
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Lightning and chain lightning are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Lightning" instead a noun phrase "Chain lightning".
Lightning
Lightning noun - The flash of light that accompanies an electric discharge in the atmosphere (or something resembling such a flash); can scintillate for a second or more.
Chain lightning and lightning are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace phrase "Chain lightning" with "Lightning", this terms are similar.
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Chain lightning & Lightning. N.p., 2016. Web. 31 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/chain_lightning/lightning>.
Lightning or Chain lightning. 2016. Accessed July 31, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/chain_lightning/lightning.
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