electric lamp
collocation in Englishmeaningsofelectricandlamp
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electric
adjective
uk/iˈlek.trɪk/us/iˈlek.trɪk/
using electricity ...
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lamp
noun[C]
uk/læmp/us/læmp/
a device for giving light, especially one that has a covering or is contained ...
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(Definition ofelectricandlampfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Neuro-psychological clinical assessment of workers in anelectriclampfactory exposed to metallic mercury.
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Consider theelectriclamp, for example.
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A 30-40 min outdoor exposure to indirect sunlight preceded exposure to a low wattageelectriclampin an air-conditioned laboratory.
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Yet the owners would not willingly introduce theelectriclamp.
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We all know that when we buy anelectriclampit is sensible to have it tested in the shop before taking it home.
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If, for instance, one introduced equal pay for equal work in theelectriclampindustry one would drive all the women out of it.
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These were the arguments they advanced for not introducing anelectriclamp, despite medical testimony as to the eyesight of the men.
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Philips were involved alongside domestic companies in theelectriclampreference.
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I am concerned about another aspect of the supply and use of electricity which is a commonplace to the average consumer—theelectriclamp.
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One of the effects of reducing the supply voltage to anelectriclampis to increase its life.
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Theelectriclampindustry has, in the past, combined all the bad and good features of monopoly practices.
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There was a plainelectriclampbulb without even a shade.
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Can he not approach manufacturers other than theelectriclampmanufacturers who resort to this practice and ask them to behave themselves?
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I asked for anelectriclampbecause the other lamps would not light.
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I asked for anelectriclamp.
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It is not possible to specify the particular types ofelectriclampand valve-making machinery imported.
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I had the unfortunate habit of reading in bed with anelectriclampat my side.
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He must argue his case not in terms of the gas mantle but in terms of theelectriclamp.
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I would like to refer to another case which is continually being brought before me—the case of theelectriclampindustry.
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