arcing

American

[ahrk-ing] / ˈɑrk ɪŋ /

noun

the formation of electrical discharge between one conductor and another.

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arcing

The ultra-fast missiles travel on a high arcing trajectory before crashing down into their target.

From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026

It soars upward and hangs there for four seconds, six seconds, eight—a black meteor arcing against the blue sky.

From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2025

That caused a short-circuit and "arcing" - electric sparks like those in a spark plug - which resulted in a "catastrophic failure".

From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2025

Blackened marks and other signs of damage on the steel structure suggest that arcing occurred, sending electricity through the equipment that was supposed to have been unused, according to their lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2025

Ivan moved to the side, arcing around so he wasn’t a still target for Sigurd’s mounting fury.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

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