(electric) arc
31Electric glow discharge — is a type of plasma formed by passing a current at 100 V to several kV through a gas, usually argon or another noble gas. It is found in products such as fluorescent lights and plasma screen televisions, and is used in plasma physics and… …
32Arc — Arc, n. [F. arc, L. arcus bow, arc. See {Arch}, n.] 1. (Geom.) A portion of a curved line; as, the arc of a circle or of an ellipse. [1913 Webster] 2. A curvature in the shape of a circular arc or an arch; as, the colored arc (the rainbow); the… …
33Arc Flashlight — LLC was an American manufacturer that produced innovative LED flashlights, several of which were the genesis of or inspiration for products from other manufacturers. Arc Flashlight LLC began operation May 2001, and went out of business September… …
34Electric Smelting and Aluminum Company — Type Private Industry Aluminum, bronze, carborundum, copper, alloys Founded c. 1886 to 1940s Founder(s) Alfred H. Cowles, Eugene H. Cowles Headquarters …
35arc-lamp — arcˈ lamp or arcˈ light noun A lamp whose source of light is an electric arc between carbon electrodes • • • Main Entry: ↑arc …
36arc-light — arcˈ lamp or arcˈ light noun A lamp whose source of light is an electric arc between carbon electrodes • • • Main Entry: ↑arc …
37arc lamp — (also arc light) ► NOUN ▪ a light source using an electric arc …
38arc-jetengine — arc jet engine (ärkʹjĕt ) n. A rocket engine that operates by heating the propellant gas with an electric arc. * * * …
39arc welding — arc′ weld ing n. mel bui welding in which the heat for fusion is supplied by an electric arc • Etymology: 1930–35 …
40arc — ► NOUN 1) a curve forming part of the circumference of a circle. 2) a curving trajectory. 3) a luminous electrical discharge between two points. ► VERB (arced, arcing) 1) move with a curving trajectory. 2) …
