MERCURY-VAPOR LAMP
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Mercury-Vapor Lamp.
Mercury-Vapor Lamp - as a noun
Ultraviolet lamp that emits a strong bluish light (rich in ultraviolet radiation) as electric current passes through mercury vapor
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ultraviolet lampultraviolet sourceHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The mercury-vapor lamp emitted a bright white light."
"The street was well-lit by several mercury-vapor lamps."
"I prefer the warm glow of an incandescent bulb over a mercury-vapor lamp."
"The mercury-vapor lamp flickered for a few seconds before reaching full brightness."
"For energy-efficient lighting, many people are switching to mercury-vapor lamps."
