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Recent Examples of fluorescent lamp
On a round side table near the doorway, illuminated by a fluorescent lamp, was a pile of white powder that the men told us was finished fentanyl.
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Meridith Kohut, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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, 29 June 2010
The usual way is to place the baby under halogen spotlights or fluorescent lamps.
—Tolu Ajiboye, Verywell Health, 12 May 2023
For example, the American Cancer Society's website explains that doctors may use fluorescent lamps to administer carefully controlled UV-A and UV-B treatments for those with skin lymphoma.
—Ian Richardson, USA TODAY, 30 Apr. 2020
Another good option for cost savings is using compact fluorescent lamps, or CFLs.
—Adam Shell, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2020
Housecall reports that each incandescent light bulb could cost you up to $180 in electricity, while a compact fluorescent lamp bulb would only cost you $41 per bulb, and an LED bulb would only cost you about $30 per bulb.
—Taylor Mead, House Beautiful, 15 May 2019
Using new lighting technologies, such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), can reduce the energy use required by lighting by more than half.
—Sarah Bowman, Indianapolis Star, 1 Jan. 2018
Meridith Kohut, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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, 29 June 2010
The usual way is to place the baby under halogen spotlights or fluorescent lamps.
—Tolu Ajiboye, Verywell Health, 12 May 2023
For example, the American Cancer Society's website explains that doctors may use fluorescent lamps to administer carefully controlled UV-A and UV-B treatments for those with skin lymphoma.
—Ian Richardson, USA TODAY, 30 Apr. 2020
Another good option for cost savings is using compact fluorescent lamps, or CFLs.
—Adam Shell, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2020
Housecall reports that each incandescent light bulb could cost you up to $180 in electricity, while a compact fluorescent lamp bulb would only cost you $41 per bulb, and an LED bulb would only cost you about $30 per bulb.
—Taylor Mead, House Beautiful, 15 May 2019
Using new lighting technologies, such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), can reduce the energy use required by lighting by more than half.
—Sarah Bowman, Indianapolis Star, 1 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluorescent lamp
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The first New Year's Eve ball – made of iron and wood and decorated with 25-watt light bulbs – made its premiere descent in 1907.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
31 Dec. 2024
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In 1955, it was upgraded to a 150-pound aluminum ball with 180 light bulbs.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
31 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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In 1880, Thomas Edison received a historic patent embodying the principles of his incandescent lamp.—
Steve LeBlanc,
Fortune,
8 July 2023
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In 1880, Thomas Edison received a patent for his electric incandescent lamp.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2024
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The Analog segment offers power products to manage power requirements across various voltage levels, including battery-management solutions, DC/DC switching regulators, AC/DC and isolated controllers and converters, power switches, linear regulators, voltage references, and lighting products.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Ventura plans concerts for her students in the community at nursing homes, hospitals, and holiday tree lightings.—
Clara-Sophia Daly,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2025
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Just a maze of wooden boardwalks connecting a smattering of cozy tents lit by lanterns and decorated with sheepskin rugs, leather steamer trunks, and plaid throw blankets.—
Leslie Jamison,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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The rail buff may focus on dining car china, lanterns, switch locks and keys, calendars, timetables or any other artifacts utilized by the railroads.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2025
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On the other hand, trying to just chill in the middle of the pack for three years while the candle burns out on a superstar career is a tough existence.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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The collection spans categories like body care — Bath & Body Works’ holy grail — home decor, candles, and beyond, with prices starting at $1.95.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
13 Jan. 2025
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Pack a ‘go bag’ with several days supply of food and water, along with flashlights, batteries, phone charges, first aid kits, medications, medical devises, important personal documents and supplies for pets.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Basic supplies: Water, non-perishable food, a flashlight, batteries, and a first-aid kit.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Two keepers operated the lighthouse until it was automated in 1931.—
Mark Gauert,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Jan. 2025
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Climate change threatens Africa's Swahili Coast and 66 historic lighthouses on the coast of Maine.—
Neda Ulaby,
NPR,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Fluorescent lamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluorescent%20lamp. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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