arcos de contorno
English translation: arcing
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|  Selected response from: Douglas Bissell Portugal Local time: 18:55 | ||||||
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peer agreement (net): +1arcing Explanation: HIH Reference: http://www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_arc |
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arc flash Explanation: An arc flash (or arc blast) is a type of electrical explosion that results from a low impedance connection to ground or another voltage phase in an electrical system. |
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