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Davy lamp

Davy lamp Meaning & Definition
Davy lamp Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Davy lamp?

[n] an oil lamp that will not ignite flammable gases (methane)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Davy lamp: safety lamp

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See Also | kerosene lamp | kerosine lamp | oil lamp

Davy lamp In Webster's Dictionary

\Da"vy lamp`\ See {Safety lamp}, under {Lamp}.

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