xenon arc

xe·non arc

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zee-non, zen-on ahrk]
- /ˈzi nɒn, ˈzɛn ɒn ɑrk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [zee-non, zen-on ahrk]
- /ˈzi nɒn, ˈzɛn ɒn ɑrk/

Definition of xenon arc words

noun xenon arc an electric arc between two metal electrodes enclosed in a quartz bulb and contained in a xenon atmosphere, used mainly as a high-intensity light source in motion-picture projectors and studio spotlights. 1

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Origin of xenon arc

First appearance:

before 1970

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1970-75

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Parts of speech for Xenon arc

noun

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xenon arc popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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