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Arc (Noun)

Electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field.

Nouns denoting natural phenomena.

The electric arc that formed between the electrodes was visible to the naked eye as a bright, glowing column of ionized gas.
When the voltage across the gap exceeded the breakdown voltage, an arc of electrical discharge occurred, bridging the gap between the electrodes.
The researchers studied the characteristics of the arc in a nitrogen-oxygen mixture to better understand the plasma physics involved.
The high-voltage arc generator was used to create a stable, controlled arc for experimental purposes.
The electric arc was sustained by the continuous flow of ions and free electrons through the gas, maintaining the conductivity of the plasma.