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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 George Porter’s flash of insight at a lighting factory On a trip to collect a mercury arc lamp for the searchlight, Porter saw flash lamps being made at a Siemens factory. — IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2022

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Noun

Colors The majority of flame light bulbs come in a reddish-yellow hue designed to mimic a real flame.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026
Back healthy and carrying the subtle confidence of a player whose NFL light bulb appeared to turn on, Harrison worked with the first-team unit on a deep Falcons defensive line in the early part of summer practices.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of light bulb

Noun

Household hazardous waste collection: Volusia County’s Solid Waste Division will collect materials such as old paint, solvents, automobile and household batteries, pool chemicals, pesticides, motor oil, gasoline, other household chemicals, and up to 10 fluorescent lamps.

— Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
This fuzzy star is the Orion Nebula, a vast cloud of hydrogen gas lit up like a fluorescent lamp by young stars gravitationally born inside it.

— Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 2 Feb. 2025

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

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Consider Updating Your Plumbing Just like with lighting, switches, and outlets, many kitchen renovators plan on adding or moving plumbing lines for appliances, pot fillers, and more.

— Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
Fort Worth established a special tax district to improve sidewalks, lighting, public parks, and other public infrastructure in the area, Welch said.

— Emily Holshouser July 18, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026

Definition of lighting

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At times, district administrators would pull out their cellphones to take video or to wave like electronic lanterns at a rock concert.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Blue paper lanterns swayed in the wind, and people wore traditional Japanese garments to complete the atmosphere.

— Meredith Nierman, NPR, 17 July 2026

Definition of lantern

Noun

On beach days, Good Harbor has the width and the real surf, with Thacher Island's twin lighthouses sitting out on the horizon for good measure.

— Jenn Sinrich, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 July 2026
Owls Head State Park Just a 15-minute drive south of downtown, Owls Head State Park pairs one of Maine’s most picturesque lighthouses with scenic coastal trails, picnic areas, and sweeping views over Penobscot Bay.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026

Definition of lighthouse

Noun

Those feeling brave can join a flashlight-only night tour led by historians and paranormal researchers.

— Allison Savage Bates, Denver Post, 19 July 2026
The adjustment ring on the flashlight is additionally said to now offer an improved texture for improved grip and torque, plus its battery life is now 66% longer.

— Ben Coxworth July 14, New Atlas, 14 July 2026

Definition of flashlight

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