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MERCURY-VAPOR LAMP

\mˈɜːkjʊɹivˈe͡ɪpə lˈamp], \mˈɜːkjʊɹivˈe‍ɪpə lˈamp], \m_ˈɜː_k_j_ʊ_ɹ_i_v_ˈeɪ_p_ə l_ˈa_m_p]\

Definitions of MERCURY-VAPOR LAMP

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ultraviolet lamp that emits a strong bluish light (rich in ultraviolet radiation) as electric current passes through mercury vapor

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

ultraviolet lamp that emits a strong bluish light (rich in ultraviolet radiation) as electric current passes through mercury vapor

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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