An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics
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The removal or transference of an electric charge, as by the conversion of chemical energy to electrical energy.
The sudden and momentary equalization of a difference of potential, as between two terminals.

From M.E. deschargen, from O.Fr. deschargier "unload," from L.L. discarricare, from → dis- "do the opposite of" + carricare "to load a cart," from carrus "cart."

Vâbâr, from vâ- reversal prefix, → de- + bâr→ charge.

The flow of electricity through a gas, resulting in the emission of radiation that is characteristic of the gas and of the intensity of the current.

→ electric; → discharge.