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incandescent lamp

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Definition of incandescent lamp

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incandescent lamp: 1 bulb containing gas, 2 filament, 3 connecting and supporting wires, 4 exhaust tube, 5 screw base, 6 base contact

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On President Barack Obama’s last day in office, the Energy Department issued regulations that widened standards for general service lamps and general service incandescent lamps. The Washington Post, Twin Cities, "Energy Department scraps light bulb standards set during Obama era," 6 Sep. 2019 On President Barack Obama’s last day in office, the Energy Department issued regulations that widened standards for general service lamps and general service incandescent lamps. Washington Post, "Energy Department to prolong the lives of incandescent lightbulbs," 5 Sep. 2019 In 1880, Thomas Edison received a patent for his electric incandescent lamp. cleveland.com, "Today in History: January 27, 2018," 27 Jan. 2018

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1881, in the meaning defined above

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