Davy lamp en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after British chemist and inventor Humphry Davy (1778–1829), its inventor.
Meanings
- (historical) A miners' lamp or safety lamp used in coal mines to prevent explosions.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davy lamps | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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Translations (3)
ru ла́мпа Дэ́ви (a safety lamp used in coal mines) · fr lampe Davy (a safety lamp used in coal mines) · hu Davy-lámpa (a safety lamp used in coal mines)