mercury-vapor lamp

noun

Definition of mercury-vapor lamp

: an electric lamp in which the discharge takes place through mercury vapor

called also mercury lamp

First Known Use of mercury-vapor lamp

1904, in the meaning defined above

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mercury-vapor lamp

noun
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Medical Definition of mercury-vapor lamp

: an electric lamp in which the discharge takes place through mercury vapor and which has been used therapeutically as a source of ultraviolet radiation