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arc-back

arc-back
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ahrk bak]
    • /ɑrk bæk/
    • /ɑːk bæk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ahrk bak]
    • /ɑrk bæk/

Definition of arc-back word

  • noun arc-back an undesirable phenomenon, occurring in rectifier tubes, in which current flows in the reverse direction, from anode to cathode, as a result of arcing, limiting the usable voltage of the tube. 1

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Parts of speech for Arc-back

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arc-back popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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