ion wind

noun

airflow induced by electrostatic forces linked to corona discharge arising at the tips of sharp conductors subjected to high voltage

Meanings

nounion wind (countable and uncountable, plural ion winds)

plural ion winds

  1. countableuncountableairflow induced by electrostatic forces linked to corona discharge arising at the tips of sharp conductors subjected to high voltage

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