arc light

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahrk lahyt]
- /ɑrk laɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahrk lahyt]
- /ɑrk laɪt/

Definitions of arc light words

countable noun arc light Arc lights are a type of very bright electric light. 3
noun arc light a light source in which an arc between two electrodes, usually carbon, produces intense white illumination 3
noun arc light 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 light the light produced by such a lamp. 1

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Origin of arc light

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1875-80

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Parts of speech for Arc light

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arc light 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 57% 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.

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Synonyms for arc light

noun arc light

floodlight — an artificial light so directed or diffused as to give a comparatively uniform illumination over a rather large given area.
footlights — Usually, footlights. Theater. the lights at the front of a stage that are nearly on a level with the feet of the performers.
house lights — lights of a residential building

All 3 Synonyms of arc light