second of arc
Definition of second of arc - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
angular measurementTECH. angle one 3600th of a degreeTECH.
- The telescope can measure down to a second of arc.
- Astronomers often work with measurements as small as a second of arc.
- The device's precision reaches a second of arc.
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Expressions with second
second vacation taken by a married couple
They went on a second honeymoon to rekindle their romance.
reconsideration or revised opinion of a previous decision
After a second thought, he decided not to go.
very short period of time
I'll be back in a hot second.
city ranking second in population or importance
Chicago is often called the second city of the United States.
ask someone to wait briefly before continuing
Hang on a second, I need to grab my phone.
short, unspecified period of time
I'll be with you in just a second.
happening very soon, almost immediately
The train will arrive any second now.
just before time runs out
He submitted his assignment at the last second.
begin to doubt an earlier choice, plan or view
After sleeping on it, I was having second thoughts about moving.
feel uncertain about a previous decision
She started to have second thoughts about the move.
action will be completed very quickly
Hold on, it won't take a second to grab my keys.
after reconsidering
On second thought, I will attend the meeting.
after reconsidering a previous decision or opinion
On second thoughts, I'll join you for dinner.
request a short wait time
Please bear with me a second; I’ll be right back.
become automatic or instinctive
With practice, driving will become second nature.
regain energy or strength after feeling tired
After resting, I catch a second wind and keep running.
regain energy after fatigue
After a short break, she caught her second wind and continued running.
each moment is important
In a race, every second counts.
for a very short moment or instant
I thought I saw her for a split second.
spoken phrase to show strong agreement with what was just said
I second that, this cafe makes the best muffins.
in an extremely short amount of time
She made the decision in a split second.
habit or skill learned so well it feels natural
Playing the piano became second nature to her.
renewed energy after feeling tired
After a short break, she got her second wind.
immediately without hesitation or consideration
She accepted the job offer without a second thought.
Expressions with arc
increase in intensity or activity
The debate began to arc up as more people joined.
influence the direction of events or outcomes
Activists work to bend the arc of history toward justice.
series of actions to make up for past mistakes
His redemptive arc inspired many to change their ways.
storyline unfolding over multiple episodes
The story arc kept viewers hooked for the entire season.
the overarching trend or direction in historical events
The arc of history bends towards justice.
series of actions to make right past wrongs
His redemption arc involved volunteering and helping others.
shooting a basketball from outside the three-point line
He scored a basket from beyond the arc.
furnace using electric arc to melt metals
The steel plant uses an arc furnace for production.
device that uses electric arc to weld metals
The arc welder was used to repair the metal fence.
continuous section of the circumference of a circle
The circular arc measured 90 degrees.
electricity jumps through air between two points making bright plasma
The welder used an electric arc to join the metal pieces.
visible flow of electric charge through air between separate conductors
The electrician watched the electrical arc jump between the exposed wires.
chain of islands formed by volcanic activity
The Japanese Islands are a well-known island arc.
neural pathway mediating a reflex action
The doctor tested the reflex arc with a hammer.
device that extinguishes electrical arcs in circuit breakers
The arc chute in the circuit breaker needs replacement.
reduction in performance due to arc interference
Arc loss affected the machine's overall productivity.
unintentional contact between electrode and workpiece in welding
The inspector found an arc strike on the metal surface.
process of joining metals using electric arc heat
Arc welding is essential in building bridges.
buttress connected by an arch to a wall
The arc-boutant was essential for the church's stability.
in basketball, outside the three-point line
He scored from behind the arc.
arc between a carbon electrode and metal
The welder used a carbon arc to join the metals.
unit of angular distance equal to a 60th of a degree
The star moved by 5 minutes of arc.
welding with electrode under granular material
Submerged arc welding is often used in shipbuilding for its efficiency.
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- French:seconde d'arc, ...
- German:Bogensekunde, ...
- Italian:secondo d'arco, ...
- Spanish:segundo de arco, ...
- Portuguese:segundo de arco, ...
- Chinese:弧秒, ...
- Japanese:1秒角, ...
- Arabic:ثانِية قَوْسِيّة, ...
- Hebrew:שְׁנִיָּה זָוִיתִית, ...
- Russian:секунда дуги, ...
- Ukrainian:секунда дуги, ...
- Hindi:सेकंड ऑफ आर्क, ...
- Bengali:সেকেন্ড অফ আর্ক, ...
- Catalan:segon d'arc, ...
- Czech:oblouková vteřina, ...
- Danish:buesekund, ...
- Dutch:boogseconde, ...
- Greek:δευτερόλεπτο τόξου, ...
- Hungarian:ívmásodperc, ...
- Khmer:វិនាទីធ្នូ, ...
- Korean:초각, ...
- Persian:ثانیه قوسی, ...
- Polish:sekunda kątowa, ...
- Portuguese (BR):segundo de arco, ...
- Romanian:secundă de arc, ...
- Swedish:bågsekund, ...
- Thai:วินาทีของส่วนโค้ง, ...
- Turkish:yay saniyesi, ...
- Vietnamese:một giây cung, ...
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