glow lamp

1. (Electronics) a small light consisting of two or more electrodes in an inert gas, such as neon, at low pressure, across which an electrical discharge occurs when the voltage applied to the electrodes exceeds the ionization potential

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glow lamp - a gas-discharge tube with a hot cathode; used in stroboscopes

gas-discharge tube - a tube in which an electric discharge takes place through a gas

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"I like LED lights and know they cost less to run but the wattage is poor on the replacements they have fitted and do not match the brightness of the yellow glow lamp posts we used to have.

Let there be (a bit more) LIGHT; NEW PS7M LED STREET LIGHTS ARE 'DIMMER THAN CANDLES'

For the selected values of parameters of elements in the electrical equipment scheme for example: [C.sub.1] = [C.sub.2] = [C.sub.3] = [C.sub.4] = 310pF, [R.sub.1] = [R.sub.2] = [R.sub.3] = 10M[ohm], L=310pH, and glow lamp switching voltage U=37V, we get diagrams for the current and the voltage on the input and the output of the device as is shown in Fig.6.

Computer simulation of passive device for elimination of static electricity

DACHSHUND pink soft glow lamp, also in blue, pounds 85, Nubie Modern Kids Boutique at www.notonthehighstreet.com BLING IT ON ADD a spectacular light fitting to a room to give it the wow factor.

Let there be LIGHTS; Family SWITCH on to new lights this autumn/winter with the help of Bhs, Middlesbrough: Janet Snowdon, commercial manager, showcases a selection of blingtastic lights including the Maya table lamp, pounds 80, and the Maison lamp, reduced to pounds 56, BRIGHT IDEAS: Janet Snowdon with the Maison lamp, main, and with the Maya table lamp, right Life SHOPPING

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