Drummond light en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after British naval officer and civil engineer Thomas Drummond (1797–1840).
Meanings
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limelight
...we are not so sceptical as to be entirely doubtful of some successful application of a cheap Drummond light, and there is no invention or improvement that would benefit our country more....
1847, editorial staff, “Magneto Electric Light”, in Scientific American, series 1, Volume 3, Issue 9, page 65:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drummond lights | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (5)
es luz de Drummond (Translations) · it luce di Drummond (Translations) · pt luz de Drummond (Translations) · pt luz oxídrica (Translations) · pl światło Drummonda (Translations)