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Definition: CARBON POINT

Part of Speech Definition
Expression 1. (Elec.), a small cylinder or bit of gas carbon moved forward by clockwork so that, as it is burned away by the electric current, it shall constantly maintain its proper relation to the opposing point.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Definition: CARBON POINT

Part of SpeechDefinition
Expression1. (Elec.), a small cylinder or bit of gas carbon moved forward by clockwork so that, as it is burned away by the electric current, it shall constantly maintain its proper relation to the opposing point.[Websters].

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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Common Expressions: CARBON POINT

ExpressionsDefinition
Carbon point(Elec.), a small cylinder or bit of gas carbon moved forward by clockwork so that, as it is burned away by the electric current, it shall constantly maintain its proper relation to the opposing point. Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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