acetylene lamp

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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

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 Luckiesh, Matthew

Then, as I watched, I saw him take from his pocket and light a small acetylene lamp, apparently a bicycle-lamp, with a green glass.

From Spies of the Kaiser Plotting the Downfall of England by Le Queux, William

The dark one darted across the road and barred the other’s passage, while a warning acetylene lamp was waved in the air. 

From Danger! and Other Stories by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir

A moment later the acetylene lamp was turned back and the sharp rays fell full upon the Dora and those on the forward deck.

From The Rover Boys in Southern Waters or The Deserted Steam Yacht by Stratemeyer, Edward