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    lightening
    /ˈlʌɪtənɪŋ/

    noun

    • 1. a drop in the level of the uterus during the last weeks of pregnancy as the head of the fetus engages in the pelvis.

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LightningLightning - Wikipedia

    3 days ago · Three primary types of lightning are defined by the "starting" and "ending" points of a flash channel. Intra-cloud (IC) or in-cloud lightning occurs within a single thundercloud unit. Cloud-to-cloud (CC) or inter-cloud lightning starts and ends between two different "functional" thundercloud units.

  3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › lighteningLightening - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Jul 4, 2024 · Definitions of lightening. noun. changing to a lighter color. synonyms: whitening. see more. noun. descent of the uterus into the pelvic cavity that occurs late in pregnancy; the fetus is said to have dropped. see more.

  4. www.britannica.com › science › lightning-meteorologyLightning | Voltage, Causes, & Facts | Britannica

    4 days ago · Lightning, the visible discharge of electricity that occurs when a region of a cloud acquires an excess electrical charge, either positive or negative, sufficient to break down the resistance of air. It can occur within the cloud, between clouds, between the cloud and the air, or between the cloud and the ground.

  5. www.britannica.com › science › thunderstormThunderstorm | Definition, Types, Structure, & Facts | Britannica

    Jun 28, 2024 · thunderstorm, a violent short-lived weather disturbance that is almost always associated with lightning, thunder, dense clouds, heavy rain or hail, and strong gusty winds.

  6. wellaholic.com › blog › science-skin-whiteningThe Science Behind Skin Whitening: Wellaholic Explains How It...

    6 days ago · Before delving into the effectiveness of skin whitening treatments, it’s essential to understand what skin whitening actually entails. Skin whitening refers to the process of lightening and brightening the skin, often targeting issues such as pigmentation, uneven skin tone, and skin health.

  7. www.britannica.com › science › thunderstormThunderstorm - Lightning Protection | Britannica

    Jun 28, 2024 · E. Philip Krider. Thunderstorm - Lightning Protection: The best personal protection against lightning is to be alert to the presence of a hazard and then to take common-sense precautions, such as staying inside a house or building or inside an automobile, where one is surrounded by (but not in contact with) metal.

  8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › lighten upLighten up Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Jul 3, 2024 · Definition. Example Sentences. Word History. Entries Near. Show more. Save Word. lighten up. verb. lightened up; lightening up; lightens up. intransitive verb. : to take things less seriously. Examples of lighten up in a Sentence.