acetylene lamp

Example Sentences

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Eventually, Congress came to realize that something must be done, and a temporary first lighthouse was built in 1912, an unmanned acetylene lamp.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2023

Thereupon the bicyclist, with new strength returning and devoutly blessing his acetylene lamp, pedaled his way back to civilization.

From Composition-Rhetoric by Brooks, Stratton D.

And now he proceeded to examine it thoroughly, lighting a powerful acetylene lamp for the purpose.

From A Rip Van Winkle Of The Kalahari Seven Tales of South-West Africa by Cornell, Frederick

The acetylene lamp is the best open-flame light-source available to the miner, for several reasons.

From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Luckiesh, Matthew

By flashlight, acetylene lamp, candle light, fire light and moonlight, we labored.

From Hunting with the Bow and Arrow by Pope, Saxton