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Mercury-vapor Lamp (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The laboratory used a mercury-vapor lamp to disinfect the equipment and surfaces by exposing them to its strong ultraviolet radiation.
  • Mercury-vapor lamps are often used in industrial settings for curing inks and coatings due to their high intensity ultraviolet light.
  • The dentist used a mercury-vapor lamp to cure the dental filling, ensuring it hardened quickly and securely.
  • Mercury-vapor lamps are commonly used in germicidal applications, such as water purification systems, to kill bacteria and other microorganisms.
  • The artist used a mercury-vapor lamp to dry and cure her paintings, allowing her to work more efficiently and achieve the desired effects.

Hypernyms

  • Ultraviolet Source

Hyponyms

  • Sunray Lamp
  • Sun Lamp
  • Sun-ray Lamp
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