Your English writing platform
Discover LudwigThe phrase "electric arc" is correct and can be used in written English.
It refers to a type of electrical discharge or spark that occurs between two electrodes. It is commonly used in the field of electricity, particularly in discussions about welding or industrial equipment. Example: "The welding process involves creating an electric arc between the metal pieces to be joined, generating intense heat to melt and fuse them together."
Dictionary
electric arc
noun
A discharge of electricity across a gap that causes ionization of the air (or other gas) resulting in a bright, hot plasma
Exact(53)
Beyond this point, electrical breakdown occurs and an electric arc causes flashover between the charged parts.
MIT's copy of electrical engineer Hertha Ayrton's influential "The Electric Arc" dates to 1902.
This involves converting its blast furnaces into electric arc furnaces that use scrap steel.
In this furnace, horizontally placed carbon electrodes produced an electric arc above the container of metal.
Mayor Hugh Grant angrily ordered all high-voltage alternating current electric arc lights shut off.
Looking to buy or sell Wire, cored, of base metal, for electric arc welding?
Similar(7)
However, electric-arc steelmaking is not as oxidizing, and slag-metal mixing is not as intense; therefore, electric-arc steels normally have carbon contents higher than 0.05 percent.
The electric-arc furnace (EAF) is a squat, cylindrical vessel made of heavy steel plates.
By 1900, small electric-arc furnaces capable of melting about one ton of steel were introduced.
The battle is not between the electric-arc furnace and integrated steel producers.
The production of ferrovanadium, containing 35 80 percent vanadium, is carried out in an electric-arc furnace.
Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.
Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com