carbon arc


noun
  1. an electric arc between two carbon electrodes, used mainly for lighting, as in an arc light for a motion-picture projector, or for intense heating, as in the cutting and welding of metals.

Origin of carbon arc

1
First recorded in 1905–10

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British Dictionary definitions for carbon arc

carbon arc

noun
    • an electric arc produced between two carbon electrodes, formerly used as a light source

    • (as modifier): carbon-arc light

    • an electric arc produced between a carbon electrode and material to be welded

    • (as modifier): carbon-arc welding

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