Disruptive discharge

A Disruptive discharge is the result of a dielectric Dielectric

A dielectric, or electrical insulator [i], is a substance that is highly resistant to electric current [i] ... 

 being stressed beyond its dielectric strength. This results in the sudden transition of part of the dielectric material from an insulating state to a highly conductive state. This transition is characterized by the formation of an electric spark, and possibly an electric arc Electric arc

An electric arc is an electrical breakdown [i] of a gas which produces an ongoing plasma [i] discharge [i] ... 

 through the material.

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A Disruptive discharge is the result of a dielectric Dielectric

A dielectric, or electrical insulator [i], is a substance that is highly resistant to electric current [i] ... 

 being stressed beyond its dielectric strength. This results in the sudden transition of part of the dielectric material from an insulating state to a highly conductive state. This transition is characterized by the formation of an electric spark, and possibly an electric arc Electric arc

An electric arc is an electrical breakdown [i] of a gas which produces an ongoing plasma [i] discharge [i] ... 

 through the material.
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