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electric arc [i¦lek·trik ′ärk] (electricity) A discharge of electricity through a gas, normally characterized by a voltage drop approximately equal to the ionization potential of the gas. Also known as arc. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The long and extremely thin metal guidewires used in advanced interventional surgical procedures can generate electrical arcs and extreme localized heating under certain MRI imaging conditions, potentially harming both the patient and the surgeon. Flame resistant fibres and fabrics are used in the manufacture of industrial workwear, firefighters' apparel and professional motor racing apparel to protect the wearer against fires, electrical arcs and molten metal splashes. Electrical arcs can cause damage that often remains undetected until after the fabrication process, which involves literally hundreds of steps, is completed. |
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