Arc light — (Elec.) The light of an arc lamp. See {arc lamp} under {lamp}. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
arc-light — arcˈ lamp or arcˈ light noun A lamp whose source of light is an electric arc between carbon electrodes • • • Main Entry: ↑arc … Useful english dictionary
arc light — arc′ light n. 1) elm an electric lamp in which the light source is a high intensity arc between carbon rods or metal electrodes 2) mot elm the light produced by such a lamp • Etymology: 1875–80, amer … From formal English to slang
arc light — arc ,light noun count a light that is produced when electricity flows between two separated points … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
arc light — noun a lamp that produces light when electric current flows across the gap between two electrodes • Syn: ↑arc lamp • Hypernyms: ↑electric lamp • Hyponyms: ↑carbon arc lamp, ↑carbon arc * * * noun … Useful english dictionary
arc light — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms arc light : singular arc light plural arc lights a light that is produced when electricity flows between two separated points … English dictionary
Arc Light — Infobox Book name = Arc Light image caption = probably cover of UK Hodder Stoughton hardback author = Eric L. Harry country = United States language = English cover artist = genre = techno thriller publisher = Simon Schuster (HB), Jove Books (PB) … Wikipedia
arc light — arc lights N COUNT: usu pl Arc lights are a type of very bright electric light. ...the brilliant glare of the arc lights … English dictionary
arc light — 1. Also, arc lamp. a lamp in which the light source is a high intensity electric arc either between carbon rods in air or between metal electrodes in a xenon gas atmosphere enclosed in a quartz bulb. 2. the light produced by such a lamp. Cf.… … Universalium
arc light — /ˈak laɪt / (say ahk luyt) noun 1. Also, arc lamp. a lamp in which the light source of high intensity is an electric arc, usually between carbon rods. 2. the light produced …
