electric-light bulb

/laɪt bəlb/
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Definitions of electric-light bulb
  1. noun
    electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity
    synonyms: bulb, electric light, incandescent lamp, light bulb, lightbulb
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    type of:
    electric lamp
    a lamp powered by electricity
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