Arc fault

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-000266",
  "term": "Arc fault",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An unintended electrical discharge that occurs between two conductors, or between a conductor and ground, through an ionized gas. This discharge generates intense heat and light, which can ignite combustible materials and cause fires. Arc faults are a leading cause of electrical fires in residential and commercial buildings.",
  "subject": "Electrical engineering",
  "see_also": [
    "arc blast",
    "arc flash"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Arc-fault circuit interrupters (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Lichtbogenfehler",
    "es": "falla de arco",
    "fr": "défaut d'arc"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/arc-fault/"
}