单词 | fluorescent tube |
释义 | > as lemmasfluorescent tube fluorescent tube n. a tube, typically of glass, in which fluorescence occurs producing light; esp. a tubular fluorescent lamp. ΘΚΠ the world > matter > light > artificial light > an artificial light > artificial light defined by light-source > electric light > [noun] > fluorescent lamp > part of fluorescent tube1865 starter switch1900 starter1939 1865 Chem. News 17 Nov. 236/2 This contains a fluorescent tube of Geissler, which becomes luminous or fluorescent by the passage of electricity through it. 1898 Ophthalmic Rec. 7 648 It is said that arrangements are being made to light an entire block in New York by fluorescent tubes. 1938 Trans. Illum. Engin. Soc. 3 126/2 The low-pressure mercury vapour fluorescent tube..is singularly comparable with the sodium lamp. 2001 Pract. Fishkeeping Feb. 25/3 Specialised fluorescent tubes are easily available (far less messing around with northlights and warm whites). < as lemmas |
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