Incandescent Lamp (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 incandescent lamp hung from the ceiling, casting a warm glow over the entire room.
- Over the years, incandescent lamps have largely been replaced by more energy-efficient options such as LEDs.
- The first commercially practical incandescent lamp was developed by Thomas Edison in 1879.
- He carefully disassembled the incandescent lamp to understand its internal components and working mechanism.
- Incandescent lamps are still used in some decorative fixtures due to their unique aesthetic appeal.