Sodium-vapor Lamp (Noun)
Meaning
Lamp in which an electric current passed through a tube of sodium vapor makes a yellow light; used is street lighting.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The city replaced its old incandescent streetlights with sodium-vapor lamps to reduce energy consumption and improve visibility.
- Sodium-vapor lamps are commonly used in highway lighting due to their high efficiency and long lifespan.
- The sodium-vapor lamp in the parking lot cast a yellow glow over the entire area, making it feel secure at night.
- The new sodium-vapor lamps installed along the street have greatly improved the nighttime visibility for pedestrians and drivers.
- Sodium-vapor lamps are often used in industrial settings because they are cost-effective and provide a bright, yellow light.