incandescent lamp

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Recent Examples on the Web In 1880, Thomas Edison received a historic patent embodying the principles of his incandescent lamp. Steve Leblanc, Fortune, 8 July 2023 In 1880, Thomas Edison received a patent for his electric incandescent lamp. Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2024 One of its goals was to increase energy efficiency, which included new standards for household appliances and incandescent lamps. George Petras, USA TODAY, 2 Aug. 2023 LEDs are much more efficient, requiring less than 25% of the energy consumed by an incandescent lamp. Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2022 The business traces its roots to 1879, when Edison created the first practical commercial incandescent lamp. Rick Clough, Bloomberg.com, 7 June 2020 The 60-watt standard also takes effect nationwide Wednesday for many types of light bulbs, but not for five types: three-way incandescent lamps, shatter-resistant bulbs, floodlights, candelabra bulbs and incandescent reflector lamps. Bob Egelko, SFChronicle.com, 31 Dec. 2019 In 1880: Thomas Edison received a patent for his electric incandescent lamp. oregonlive, 27 Jan. 2020 The suit challenges the rollbacks for five types of light bulbs: three-way incandescent lamps, shatter-resistant bulbs, floodlights, candelabra bulbs and incandescent reflector lamps. Bob Egelko, SFChronicle.com, 15 Jan. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incandescent lamp
Noun
  • That was the light bulb moment, to really start to relate to what was most important to them.
    David Moin, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Create the light bulb shades with orange and silver paper cups.
    Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Pin-base compact fluorescent lamps or linear fluorescent lamps will be prohibited the following year.
    Greg Bishop | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Aug. 2024
  • Krypton is useful, however, and is often employed in fluorescent lamps.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 29 June 2010
Noun
  • 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, 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
Noun
  • The dining room, with expansive retractable windows, will then spill out onto a massive patio surrounded by lush perennials, romantic string lighting and large canopies overhead, resembling the popular piazzas found within the city’s storied walls.
    Roger Sands, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Cast members rushing in and out of scenes, detailed instructions from production stage manager Jennifer Hsu — which included everything from scene directions to lighting directions, to orchestra directions — and the wings packed with performers made backstage appear chaotic to the casual observer.
    Maxwell Alexander, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Many brands also recommend reusing the candle vessel after burning.
    Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
  • This year's events include a STEM activity at the Forest Green Branch Library, games and crafts at the Park Forest Branch Library, paper candle making at the Audelia Road Branch Library and fireworks at a temple in Irving. 🇬🇷 Yamas!
    Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Meanwhile, across 180 bedrooms, many with ocean views, the décor is inspired by classical Arabic design—with tasselled, bedside lanterns, fret-work headboards and dark wooden furniture.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Swap Outdoor Inflatables for Classic Elements Outdoor inflatables have been popular for years, but some people want to return to simple and nostalgic exterior holiday decorating instead—whether that be with lots of string lights, vintage figurines, lanterns, or pots of winter greenery.
    Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Some meteorologists urged people to keep a winter emergency driving kit easily accessible in their car, with items like a flashlight, batteries, blankets, a shovel, water, non-perishable food items and tire chains.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Use a flashlight and mirror to look in difficult spots.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Would Tabitha, for instance, be able to cross back to the lighthouse this way?
    Erik Kain, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
  • The focus on details — from how diligently the man who tends the lighthouse (Bill Nighy) changes the town bulletin every day, to the long simmering feuds between different citizens — makes the film feel immersive, and this fictional village alive.
    Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Oct. 2024

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