acetylene lamp
Example Sentences
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Eventually, Congress came to realize that something must be done, and a temporary first lighthouse was built in 1912, an unmanned acetylene lamp.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 6, 2023
I turned back to lower the flame of the acetylene lamp and in the receding flare of it between the shrouded racks I came face to face with Mr. Montague.
From A Woman of Genius by Mary Hunter Austin
“Here, take a lantern,” said Professor Jeffer, and brought forth an acetylene lamp, similar to those used on bicycles.
From First at the North Pole Two Boys in the Arctic Circle by Edward Stratemeyer
Nelson's bench is situated very conveniently under the largest of the hut windows, and had also an acetylene lamp, so that both in summer and winter he has all conveniences for his indoor work.
From Scott's Last Expedition Volume I by Robert Falcon Scott
The acetylene lamp is the best open-flame light-source available to the miner, for several reasons.
From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Matthew Luckiesh
