electric light
Definition
- Noun:
- An electric lamp: A device that produces visible light by using electricity to heat a wire filament (typically made of tungsten) enclosed within a transparent or translucent glass bulb.
Usage
- The electric light is a common artificial light source in homes and buildings.
- Before the widespread adoption of the electric light, people relied on candles and gas lamps.
- A single electric light can illuminate an entire room.
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "The electric light changed society": This phrase is used to discuss the profound social and economic impact of artificial lighting.
- "Age of electric light": A term sometimes used to describe the modern era following the commercialization of electric lighting.
Variants and Related Words
- Light bulb (n): A common synonym, specifically referring to the glass bulb component or the entire lamp.
- Incandescent lamp (n): A more technical term for the classic type of electric light described.
- Electric lighting (n): The broader system or technology of illumination using electricity.
Synonyms
- Lamp
- Light bulb
- Incandescent light
Related Phrases
- Turn on the light: To activate an electric light.
- Electric light fixture: The physical housing or support for an electric light.
Noun
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electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity
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