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lightning in Malay

kilat

/ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ//ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/

lightning in Malay: kilat. In English, lightning means a flash of light produced by short-duration, high-voltage discharge of electricity within a cloud, between clouds, or between a cloud and the earth.

Malay words for lightning

flash of light
kilat

English meaning of lightning

  1. noun A flash of light produced by short-duration, high-voltage discharge of electricity within a cloud, between clouds, or between a cloud and the earth.
  2. noun A discharge of this kind.
  3. noun Anything that moves very fast.
  4. noun Gin.

Full definition of lightning

lightning in a sentence

  • Although we did not see the lightning, we did hear the thunder.
  • The lightning was hot enough to melt the sand.
  • That tree was hit by lightning.

lightning in other languages

Questions about lightning in Malay

What is the meaning of lightning in Malay?
Lightning in Malay is kilat.
Apakah maksud lightning dalam bahasa Melayu?
Lightning: kilat.
What does lightning mean in English?
Lightning means a flash of light produced by short-duration, high-voltage discharge of electricity within a cloud, between clouds, or between a cloud and the earth.

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