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arc lamp

noun

variants also arc light

Definition of arc lamp

as in light bulb

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Recent Examples of arc lamp The authors concluded by noting the research potential of revisiting other early technologies using the tools of modern materials science, such as vacuum tubes, arc lamps, and early X-ray tubes. — ArsTechnica, 24 Jan. 2026 The cozy living room is the perfect size for a sectional sofa, an accent chair or two, and a dramatic arc lamp to tie it all together. — Miles Walls, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024 Farnsworth’s system involved placing a simple image, such as a straight line, between a carbon arc lamp and an image dissector, which displayed a clear image on a receiver in another room. — The Arizona Republic, 6 Sep. 2024 Camouflage It Though understated and neutral in color, this living room designed by Tamsin Johnson bursts with mod personality, from the arc lamp to the rattan furniture. — Hadley Mendelsohn, House Beautiful, 21 Apr. 2023 Along the same side of the room in the opposite corner, Jude has placed a large arc lamp to complement the other curved lines in the space, including the arched entryway and the eyebrow windows. — Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 10 Nov. 2022 To make an arc lamp brighter, the bulb itself must become physically larger, including the arc that produces the light. — IEEE Spectrum, 21 Feb. 2014

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Noun

Use a light bulb with a lower wattage to reduce heat exposure.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2026
My Alexa voice commands to stream video from the doorbell to an Amazon Echo Show smart display worked perfectly, as did my Alexa routine to have a Tapo L535E light bulb turn red when the doorbell button was pressed.

— John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of light bulb

Noun

The law prohibits the sale and distribution of screw-base and bayonet-base compact fluorescent lamps.

— Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026
Restrictions on pin-base compact fluorescent and linear fluorescent lamps are set to begin in 2027.

— Center Square, The Washington Examiner, 1 Jan. 2026

Definition of fluorescent lamp

Noun

Also, short detection parameters were not updated from the previous model's incandescent lamps.

— James Powel, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025
Carve out a few hours to visit nearby Bellingham to tour the SPARK Museum of Electrical Invention, which displays one of only three remaining incandescent lamps created by Thomas Edison.

— Perri Ormont Blumberg Fox News, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025

Definition of incandescent lamp

Noun

Indians kick off Diwali festivities The Associated Press Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India, particularly for Hindus, and widely marked by prayers, family gatherings and the lighting of fireworks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
As the restaurant transitions to evening, the lighting will adjust to impart the intimacy of a neighborhood supper club, Sieve said.

— Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of lighting

Noun

Every month, the shop has a new list of scents offered for custom pours, which is when the customer brings a container of their choice to be turned into a candle ($2 per ounce).

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026
Kate Aspen White candle lantern The vintage design of these metal lanterns can add a traditional autumn feel to your porch, balcony, yard or even your living room.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of candle

Noun

In 1951, the mayor of Gifu, Japan, tapped him to help revive the region’s centuries-old paper-lantern industry.

— Natalia Torija, Curbed, 11 Nov. 2026
The Chicago Harbor Lighthouse, a 48-foot brick tower with a 10-sided cast-iron lantern, began operation at the mouth of the Chicago River.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of lantern

Noun

The island has long served as a navigational landmark for vessels traveling along the waterway, including through a lighthouse established in 1914.

— Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
The lighthouse was moved east of Navy Pier in 1917 after the extension of the breakwater was completed.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026

Definition of lighthouse

Noun

In addition to charging your devices, this solar power bank also functions as a super-bright flashlight and a compass.

— Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2026
Alvin Cunningham, a 75-year-old electrician left the polls with a small work flashlight tucked beneath the brim of his hat still on.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of flashlight

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