Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

arc flash

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.01 in modern English

Syllables: ar-c flash
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The extremely intense light and heat produced by a high-energy electric arc.

Countable; Uncountable

Usage

Inflected Forms

arc flashes (plural)

Phrases

arc blast arc fault

Frequently Paired Words

arc blast arc fault

Questions

What does arc flash mean?: The extremely intense light and heat produced by a high-energy electric arc.

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