Fulguration \Ful"gu*ra`tion\, n. [L. fulguratio: cf. F.
fulguration.]
1. The act of lightening. [R.] --Donne.
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2. (Assaying) The sudden brightening of a fused globule of
gold or silver, when the last film of the oxide of lead or
copper leaves its surface; -- also called {blick}.
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A phenomenon called, by the old chemists,
fulguration. --Ure.
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