acetylene lamp

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Substituted acetylenes also exhibit this form of condensation; for instance, bromacetylene, BrC∶CH, is readily converted into tribrombenzene, while propiolic acid, HC∶C�COOH, under the influence of sunlight, gives benzene tricarboxylic acid.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 1 "Châtelet" to "Chicago" by Various

With the glare of the roadster's acetylenes turned the other way, Smith could see Jibbey at the foot of the slope lowering himself face downward on his propped arms to reach the water.

From The Real Man by Lynde, Francis

Mr. Carr peered wisely into the acetylenes, looked carefully under the hood, examined the upholstery.

From The Green Mouse by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)

He paused, for the hum of a motor-car came up the drive, and an instant later we caught the glare of the acetylenes.

From The Gloved Hand by Stevenson, Burton Egbert

But the primeval flavor of the night presently dissolved in the glare of acetylenes from a long gray car standing motionless by the roadside ahead.

From Diane of the Green Van by Dalrymple, Leona