Electric Light (Noun)
Meaning
Electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The invention of the electric light revolutionized indoor lighting and had a profound impact on society.
- Thomas Edison developed the first commercially practical electric light in the late 1800s.
- The room was illuminated by a single electric light hanging from the ceiling.
- Electric lights were installed along the street to improve safety and visibility at night.
- The company produced a range of energy-efficient electric lights suitable for both residential and commercial use.