Electric Discharge

Electric discharge is the rapid movement of electric charges, usually electrons, through a medium like air, water, or another material. This process often occurs when a high voltage difference causes the electric field to become intense enough to ionize the medium—that is, to strip electrons from atoms—creating a conductive path. Common examples include lightning, sparks from a static charge, or electrical arcs in devices. Essentially, it's the sudden, controlled flow of electricity that happens when the conditions allow charges to move freely from one place to another, releasing energy in the form of light, heat, or sound.