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daylight lamp

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noun

  1. physics a lamp whose light has a range of wavelengths similar to that of natural sunlight

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A so-called daylight lamp serves very well in this case.

From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Luckiesh, Matthew

About one third of the original light is absorbed by the bulb of the tungsten "daylight" lamp, with a resultant light which is an approximation to average daylight.

From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Luckiesh, Matthew

If a daylight lamp is used for the direct component, the table will appear very beautiful.

From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Luckiesh, Matthew

The average eyes are not sufficiently skilled for the finest discrimination of colors and therefore the Mazda "daylight" lamp supplies the less exacting requirements of color matching.

From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Luckiesh, Matthew

One in each locker, one before the furnace, and a large daylight lamp above but to one side of the laundry trays are worth many times their cost.

From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Luckiesh, Matthew