(US) A lamp that operates by burning gas (gaseous matter), usually illuminating gas (in any of various types).
(US) A lamp that operates by burning gas (gaseous matter), usually illuminating gas (in any of various types).
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A lamp which operates by burning piped illuminating gas (or town gas).
The light produced by the burning gas in such a lamp.
A device containing oil, burnt through a wick for illumination; an oil lamp.
A device that generates heat, light or other radiation. Especially an electric light bulb.
(in the plural, dated, slang) Spectacles.