arc lamp

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahrk lamp]
- /ɑrk læmp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahrk lamp]
- /ɑrk læmp/

Definitions of arc lamp words

noun arc lamp a lamp in which brilliant light is produced by maintaining an arc between two electrodes, used as a spotlight, searchlight, etc. 3
noun arc lamp Also, arc lamp. a lamp in which the light source is a high-intensity electric arc either between carbon rods in air or between metal electrodes in a xenon gas atmosphere enclosed in a quartz bulb. 1
noun arc lamp the light produced by such a lamp. 1
noun arc lamp An electric arc arranged so as to produce useful light. 0

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Origin of arc lamp

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1875-80

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arc lamp popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

arc lamp usage trend in Literature

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