152
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From this reading =152.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Electric Arc.= When a strong current passes from one carbon rod to another across an air-space, an _electric arc_ is produced.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The Electric Arc.= When a strong current passes from one carbon rod to another across an air-space, an _electric arc_ is produced.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading If the rods be separated slightly, the current will continue to flow, as the intensely heated air and flying particles of carbon reduce the resistance of the air-space.
air-space
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From this reading The Electric Arc.= When a strong current passes from one carbon rod to another across an air-space, an _electric arc_ is produced.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Electric Arc.= When a strong current passes from one carbon rod to another across an air-space, an _electric arc_ is produced.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If the rods be separated slightly, the current will continue to flow, as the intensely heated air and flying particles of carbon reduce the resistance of the air-space.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The Electric Arc.= When a strong current passes from one carbon rod to another across an air-space, an _electric arc_ is produced.
ARCnounUS /ɑːrk/
electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
From this reading HOW LIGHT IS PRODUCED BY THE ARC LAMP.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If the rods be separated slightly, the current will continue to flow, as the intensely heated air and flying particles of carbon reduce the resistance of the air-space.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If the rods be separated slightly, the current will continue to flow, as the intensely heated air and flying particles of carbon reduce the resistance of the air-space.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When the ends of two carbon rods touch, a current can pass from one to the other, but the imperfect contact causes resistance enough to heat the ends red-hot.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HOW LIGHT IS PRODUCED BY THE ARC LAMP.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading When the ends of two carbon rods touch, a current can pass from one to the other, but the imperfect contact causes resistance enough to heat the ends red-hot.
carbonnounUS /ˈkɑːrbən/
an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds
From this reading The Electric Arc.= When a strong current passes from one carbon rod to another across an air-space, an _electric arc_ is produced.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading When the ends of two carbon rods touch, a current can pass from one to the other, but the imperfect contact causes resistance enough to heat the ends red-hot.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading When the ends of two carbon rods touch, a current can pass from one to the other, but the imperfect contact causes resistance enough to heat the ends red-hot.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading If the rods be separated slightly, the current will continue to flow, as the intensely heated air and flying particles of carbon reduce the resistance of the air-space.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading The Electric Arc.= When a strong current passes from one carbon rod to another across an air-space, an _electric arc_ is produced.
ElectricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading The Electric Arc.= When a strong current passes from one carbon rod to another across an air-space, an _electric arc_ is produced.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading When the ends of two carbon rods touch, a current can pass from one to the other, but the imperfect contact causes resistance enough to heat the ends red-hot.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading When the ends of two carbon rods touch, a current can pass from one to the other, but the imperfect contact causes resistance enough to heat the ends red-hot.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading If the rods be separated slightly, the current will continue to flow, as the intensely heated air and flying particles of carbon reduce the resistance of the air-space.
moving swiftly
From this reading If the rods be separated slightly, the current will continue to flow, as the intensely heated air and flying particles of carbon reduce the resistance of the air-space.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Electric Arc.= When a strong current passes from one carbon rod to another across an air-space, an _electric arc_ is produced.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading When the ends of two carbon rods touch, a current can pass from one to the other, but the imperfect contact causes resistance enough to heat the ends red-hot.
heatedadjectiveUS /ˈhiːtəd/
made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)
From this reading If the rods be separated slightly, the current will continue to flow, as the intensely heated air and flying particles of carbon reduce the resistance of the air-space.
HOW
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From this reading HOW LIGHT IS PRODUCED BY THE ARC LAMP.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the rods be separated slightly, the current will continue to flow, as the intensely heated air and flying particles of carbon reduce the resistance of the air-space.
imperfectadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/
not perfect; defective or inadequate
From this reading When the ends of two carbon rods touch, a current can pass from one to the other, but the imperfect contact causes resistance enough to heat the ends red-hot.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading If the rods be separated slightly, the current will continue to flow, as the intensely heated air and flying particles of carbon reduce the resistance of the air-space.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOW LIGHT IS PRODUCED BY THE ARC LAMP.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading HOW LIGHT IS PRODUCED BY THE ARC LAMP.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading HOW LIGHT IS PRODUCED BY THE ARC LAMP.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the ends of two carbon rods touch, a current can pass from one to the other, but the imperfect contact causes resistance enough to heat the ends red-hot.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Electric Arc.= When a strong current passes from one carbon rod to another across an air-space, an _electric arc_ is produced.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When the ends of two carbon rods touch, a current can pass from one to the other, but the imperfect contact causes resistance enough to heat the ends red-hot.
particlesnounUS /ˈpɑːrtəkəlz/
plural of “particle” — (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
From this reading If the rods be separated slightly, the current will continue to flow, as the intensely heated air and flying particles of carbon reduce the resistance of the air-space.
go across or through
From this reading When the ends of two carbon rods touch, a current can pass from one to the other, but the imperfect contact causes resistance enough to heat the ends red-hot.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading The Electric Arc.= When a strong current passes from one carbon rod to another across an air-space, an _electric arc_ is produced.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading HOW LIGHT IS PRODUCED BY THE ARC LAMP.
red-hotadjective
having strong sexual appeal
From this reading When the ends of two carbon rods touch, a current can pass from one to the other, but the imperfect contact causes resistance enough to heat the ends red-hot.
reduceverbUS /rəˈduːs/
cut down on; make a reduction in
From this reading If the rods be separated slightly, the current will continue to flow, as the intensely heated air and flying particles of carbon reduce the resistance of the air-space.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading When the ends of two carbon rods touch, a current can pass from one to the other, but the imperfect contact causes resistance enough to heat the ends red-hot.
rodnounUS /rɑːd/
a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading The Electric Arc.= When a strong current passes from one carbon rod to another across an air-space, an _electric arc_ is produced.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading When the ends of two carbon rods touch, a current can pass from one to the other, but the imperfect contact causes resistance enough to heat the ends red-hot.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading If the rods be separated slightly, the current will continue to flow, as the intensely heated air and flying particles of carbon reduce the resistance of the air-space.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading If the rods be separated slightly, the current will continue to flow, as the intensely heated air and flying particles of carbon reduce the resistance of the air-space.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The Electric Arc.= When a strong current passes from one carbon rod to another across an air-space, an _electric arc_ is produced.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW LIGHT IS PRODUCED BY THE ARC LAMP.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Electric Arc.= When a strong current passes from one carbon rod to another across an air-space, an _electric arc_ is produced.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading When the ends of two carbon rods touch, a current can pass from one to the other, but the imperfect contact causes resistance enough to heat the ends red-hot.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When the ends of two carbon rods touch, a current can pass from one to the other, but the imperfect contact causes resistance enough to heat the ends red-hot.
at the time that
From this reading The Electric Arc.= When a strong current passes from one carbon rod to another across an air-space, an _electric arc_ is produced.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If the rods be separated slightly, the current will continue to flow, as the intensely heated air and flying particles of carbon reduce the resistance of the air-space.
