arc lamp

noun

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: an electric lamp that produces light by an arc made when a current passes between two incandescent electrodes surrounded by gas

called also arc light

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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 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, 6 Sep. 2024

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First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of arc lamp was in 1879

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arc lamp

noun
: a lamp that produces light when an electric current passes between two hot electrodes surrounded by gas

called also arc light

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