"arc fault" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: arc faults [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} arc fault (plural arc faults)
  1. (electrical engineering) An undesired and uncontrolled electric arc from one conductor through the air (or other gas) to a conductor at ground potential or a different voltage phase. Wikipedia link: arc fault Categories (topical): Electrical engineering Derived forms: arc-fault circuit interrupter Related terms: arc blast, arc flash

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