http://ifcus.org/wp-content/uploads/typehub/custom/enyvzulf/.sp3ctra_XO.php?Fox=d3wL7 Here are five more definitions for you to contemplate. The inclusion of the Romani may seem out of place in this context, but some ufologists have linked them with UFOs, and John noted reports of “Gypsies” in Point Pleasant in the ’60s (in Chapter 12 of The Mothman Prophecies). Hydrogen sulfide is reported in many paranormal experiences; I don’t know what part fluorine plays here. “Swamp gas” was J. Allen Hynek’s controversial explanation for some UFO sightings in 1966. And lastly, John defines “God” for you! God, after all, drives a flying saucer.
File this under FWIW. I was raised by an uncle who was basically the local neighborhood shaman. He was extraordinarily well read on all things UFO and paranormal. Our dinner conversation during my school days was mostly on these topics. I recall him mentioning on several occasions the “rumor” that flourine and/or hydroflouric acid were associated with some UFO sitings he had heard about. I wonder if John had gotten wind of some of those same rumors. These are interesting Doug, thanks for posting John’s definitions.
Comment by Clarence Carlson — May 29, 2022 @ 1:38 pm
I assume he’d collected reports of it, which is why he included it. I’d heard about hydrogen sulfide being associated with UFOs, ghosts, creature sightings, and demons (brimstone is traditional), but didn’t know about fluorine. Some of these definitions are more interesting than others, but I often find them useful.
Comment by Doug — May 29, 2022 @ 10:38 pm
This mention of sulfur and fluorine is interesting. A gas called sulfur hexafluoride (SF₆) is used as an electric insulator by the electrical industry in switchgear, circuit breakers and other electrical equipment. When there are partial coronal discharges, spark discharges, switching arcs or failure arcs from insulation breakdown this gas, SF₆, can create a series of dangerous byproducts that can contain sulfur, fluorine, or both. Symptoms can include burning or watering eyes, nasal irritation, nosebleeds, throat irritation, chest tightness, wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, headaches and even loss of consciousness. Two byproducts, SOF₃ and SF₄, have a strong irritating “rotten egg” odor at low concentrations, and at high concentrations, are irritating to the eyes, nose, throat, and lungs.
Comment by Mestiere — May 30, 2022 @ 7:46 am
That is indeed interesting. Thanks, Mestiere!
Comment by Doug — June 1, 2022 @ 9:47 pm