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mercury-vapor lamp

/ˈmɜːrkjəri ˈveɪpər læmp/

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/ˈmɜːrkjəri ˈveɪpər læmp/C1formaltechnical
  • ruТип газоразрядной лампы, которая производит свет, пропуская электрический ток через пары ртути, обычно излучая голубовато-белый свет и используется для уличного освещения, промышленного освещения и других применений с высокой интенсивностью.

A type of gas-discharge lamp that produces light by passing an electric current through mercury vapor, typically emitting a bluish-white light and used for street lighting, industrial lighting, and other high-intensity applications.

  1. Gas discharge lampC1formal

    A type of electric light that produces light by passing an electric current through mercury vapor, resulting in a bluish-white glow.

    ruГазоразрядная лампа

    • Mercury-vapor lamps are often used for street lighting due to their efficiency.
    • The factory replaced its old bulbs with mercury-vapor lamps for better illumination.
    • A mercury-vapor lamp requires a ballast to regulate the current.