Geitel (7) that even the most perfectly insulated conductors lose their charge, and that this loss depends on atmospheric conditions. St Elmo's Fire.-Luminous discharges from masts, lightning conductors, and other pointed objects are not very infrequent, especially during thunderstorms.
SYPH Dictionary entry overview: What does syph mean? â¢ SYPH (noun) The noun SYPH has 1 sense: 1. a common venereal disease caused by the treponema pallidum spirochete; symptoms change through progressive stages; can be congenital (transmitted through the placenta) Familiarity information: SYPH used as a noun is very rare.
(plural glyphs) 1  A figure carved in relief or incised, especially representing a sound, word, or idea. 2  Any non-verbal symbol that imparts information. ( 3 typography, computing) A visual representation of a letter, character, or symbol, in a specific font and style. ( architecture) A vertical groove.