Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun An electric lamp in which the light is produced by the incandescence of a resisting substance (as carbon), induced by the passage through it of a current of electricity. See
electric light , under electric.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun (Chem.) An aphlogistic lamp. See
aphlogistic . - noun (Elect.) An incandescent lamp. See
Incandescent , a.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun An
aphlogistic lamp . - noun An
incandescent lamp.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun a gas-discharge tube with a hot cathode; used in stroboscopes
Etymologies
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Examples
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Repressing a shiver, Iridal focused her mind on what was important'the recovery of her lost child-and, drawing her cloak more closely about her, proceeded with firm step to the baked clay door illuminated by the glowlamp.
The Hand of Chaos Hickman, Tracy 1993
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Trian emerged, carrying an iron glowlamp to light his way.
The Hand of Chaos Hickman, Tracy 1993
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He waited beneath the glowlamp, intending to make certain that the woman was truly leaving.
The Hand of Chaos Hickman, Tracy 1993
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No lights burned here, except for a single glowlamp provided for the benefit of the soldier on duty.
The Hand of Chaos Hickman, Tracy 1993
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A glowlamp on it cast softness over cloth, silver, ceramic, and the two people already seated.
Inconstant Star Anderson, Poul, 1926- 1991
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Despite non-Technic design, Chee recognized a glowlamp, a thermostated air renewer, a waste unit, an acceleration couch ... space gear, by Cosmos!
The Earth Book of Stormgate Anderson, Poul, 1926-2001 1978
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