carbon arc

car·bon arc

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kahr-buh n ahrk]
- /ˈkɑr bən ɑrk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kahr-buh n ahrk]
- /ˈkɑr bən ɑrk/

Definitions of carbon arc words

noun carbon arc an electric arc produced between two carbon electrodes, formerly used as a light source 3
noun carbon arc (as modifier) 3
noun carbon arc an electric arc produced between a carbon electrode and material to be welded 3
noun carbon arc 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. 1
noun carbon arc an arc struck between the tip of a carbon electrode and a piece of metal being welded. 0

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Origin of carbon arc

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10

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Parts of speech for Carbon arc

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carbon arc popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% 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.

carbon arc usage trend in Literature

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