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sodium-vapor lamp

 

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Noun sodium-vapor lamp has 1 sense
  1. sodium-vapor lamp, sodium-vapour lamp - lamp in which an electric current passed through a tube of sodium vapor makes a yellow light; used is street lighting
    --1 is a kind of lamp

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Sodium-Vapor Lamp

Definition

A sodium-vapor lamp is a type of gas-discharge lamp that uses sodium to produce light. It contains sodium vapor, a noble gas, and an electric discharge to create a bright, yellow light.

Senses

Sense 1:

Noun - A type of lamp that emits a yellow light created by an electric discharge through sodium vapor.

Example Sentence: I replaced the old street lights with energy-efficient sodium-vapor lamps.

Sense 2:

Noun - A specific type of high-intensity discharge (HID) lamp used in outdoor lighting applications.

Example Sentence: The sodium-vapor lamps along the highway provide brighter and more focused illumination.

Sense 3:

Noun - A popular choice for indoor plant cultivation as it emits light within the spectral range required for photosynthesis.

Example Sentence: The greenhouse uses sodium-vapor lamps to ensure optimal growth for the plants.

Sense 4:

Noun - A local term used in some regions to refer to streetlights or outdoor lamps.

Example Sentence: The small town's sodium-vapor lamps light up the streets beautifully at night.

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