dark lantern

noun

Definition of dark lanternnext
as in fluorescent lamp

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dark lantern
  1. fluorescent lamp
  2. light bulb
  3. incandescent lamp
  4. arc lamp
  5. lighting
  6. lantern
  7. candle
  8. girandole
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
Definition of fluorescent lamp
Noun
  • Outdoor and indoor security cameras Doorbell camera Smart light bulbs Door stop with alarm Window alarm 1.
    Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Edison invented the light bulb in his small workshop in New Jersey.
    Andrei Iancu, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of light bulb
Noun
  • 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, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2024
Definition of incandescent lamp
Noun
  • 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, The Arizona Republic, 6 Sep. 2024
Definition of arc lamp
Noun
  • Early on while our eyes are still adjusting to the style, the dim bluish lighting and the hectic way people run around grabbing maps and slamming rotary phones almost feel like a send-up of a CIA spy flick.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
  • As cameras and other film equipment can well exceed the usual baggage weight limits, United for Business’s entertainment solutions offer flat fees for film, cameras, lighting, and sound equipment on all flights marketed and operated by United.
    IndieWire Staff, IndieWire, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of lighting
Noun
  • The nearby kitchen, fitted with chef-grade appliances, emerald-green laminate cabinets and a rustic butcher block island set below two Moroccan lanterns, is open to a relaxed dining area that spills out to the backyard through more sliding glass doors.
    Mark David, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Indoor Decorative Metal Candle Holder Lantern Curate a peaceful ambiance with this decorative metal candle lantern.
    Ali Faccenda, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of lantern
Noun
  • Cult has already tried its hand at candles and cannabis paraphernalia, even Zippo lighters and umbrellas.
    Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 17 Dec. 2024
  • More:Christmas trees, cooking, candles blamed for Michigan holiday fires.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of candle
Noun
  • The girandole-style, four-panel earrings are crafted of more than 136 carats of natural purple sapphires, paraiba tourmalines and diamonds, set in 18-karat white gold and were said to be valued at close to $3 million.
    Degen Pener, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Mar. 2023
  • The magnificent hall hints at extravagance within: The walls are lined in pleated pistachio silk; bunches of fruit-and-flowers plasterwork tumble from the ceiling; glimmering crystal girandoles stand sentry beside the fireplace.
    Pascal Chevallier, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2018
Definition of girandole
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