arc lamp
nounDefinition of arc lamp
: an electric lamp that produces light by an arc made when a current passes between two incandescent electrodes surrounded by gas
— called also
arc light
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The store was filled with innovations: electric arc lamps, elevators, pneumatic tubes to move money and receipts. — Marc Levinson, WSJ, "‘Wanamaker’s Temple’ Review: Merchandise and Moral Uplift," 28 Oct. 2018 From using far-reaching arc lamps to getting strategic with mirrors, ahead are the best hacks to drag the light in. — Marlen Komar, Curbed, "9 ways to brighten a dark room," 26 June 2018 The room, which echoes the conservatory’s shape and connects to the parlor floor, has a quartzite island, basalt floor tiles and a gleaming, 1970s-style arc lamp. — Julie Lasky, New York Times, "Clinton Hill Mansion With a Rock ’n’ Roll History," 8 June 2018 Taxidermy parrots from Maison Deyrolle and potted palm trees playfully nod to Hapsburg excess, while a polished chrome arc lamp provides a decisive dose of modern. — Kari Costas, ELLE Decor, "The Suite Life: Contemporary Style Meets Old World Charm At The Grand Ferdinand Hotel," 20 Mar. 2018 The space is illuminated by reproductions of the original GE arc lamps, fabricated by Detroit’s Kirlin Lighting, using a 3D printer and an authentic original lamp purchased from a Canadian collector. — Tony Swan, Car and Driver, "This Is the Secret Room Where the Ford Model T Was Developed," 4 Oct. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'arc lamp.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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