Arc Discharge

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Arc Discharge

A luminous, gaseous, electrical discharge in which the charge transfer occurs continuously along a narrow channel of high ion density. An arc discharge requires a continuous source of electric potential difference across the terminals of the arc.
Arc discharge is to be distinguished from corona discharge,

point discharge, and spark discharge.

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use