electric arc

Pronunciation:			i'lektrik ârk
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Matching Terms:			electric-arc furnace
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
	Synonyms:		arc, discharge, electric discharge, spark
	See Also:		brush discharge, corona, corona discharge, corposant, electric glow, electrical conduction, flashover, Saint Elmo's fire, Saint Elmo's light, Saint Ulmo's fire, Saint Ulmo's light, St. Elmo's fire