arc lamp

variants also arc light
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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 One reason is that the high-pressure xenon arc lamps used in movie projectors today lose a lot of brightness over time. IEEE Spectrum, 21 Feb. 2014
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arc lamp
Noun
  • Villasana notes that smart light bulbs, specifically, were her favorite dorm room purchase.
    Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano, The Spruce, 27 July 2026
  • 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
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
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
Noun
  • The open outdoor spaces will be finished with decorative paving, landscaping, overhead lighting and outdoor furniture.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026
  • New lighting and wall labels, redesigned layouts, and the introduction of new services are all aimed at enhancing the visitor experience, while the Uffizi will protect its treasures through improved conservation and security schemes.
    News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Store Craft Supplies Keep beads, paint brushes, and other craft supplies organized by storing them in their own upcycled candle jars with a small label if desired.
    Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The table in front of him was empty, wiped clean, even the candle blown out.
    Emma Cline, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Nineteenth century Belgian crystal chandeliers and colorful glass lanterns adorn the sanctuary.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • These lanterns weren’t particularly bright, though, meaning that after-dark collisions and near-misses were common.
    Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • There are private yards and so, so many views to be had—of the sunrise over the harbor, lighthouses, the beach, and the city’s skyline.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 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
Noun
  • When porch days turn into nights, nothing ruins the vibe of an evening gathering or solo wind-down faster than a blinding flashlight or hunting for an outlet.
    Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Simply clamp the Smart Jumper Cables with the mini flashlight directly onto the vehicle battery terminals and let the powerful 29600mWh (8000mAh) 4-cell, high-grade lithium-polymer battery do the work.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026

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