Drummond light
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Drummond light
1835–45; named after Capt. T. Drummond (1797–1840), British engineer
Example Sentences
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In Oliver Twist he denounces the parish system in its care of orphans, and throws a Drummond light upon the haunts of crime in London.
From English Literature, Considered as an Interpreter of English History Designed as a Manual of Instruction by Coppee, Henry
The Drummond light had raised thoughts and hopes of vast improvements in public illumination.
From Fragments of science, V. 1-2 by Tyndall, John
"Of course!" said Hazel, triumphantly, turning on the Drummond light of her child-faith.
From Real Folks by Whitney, A. D. T. (Adeline Dutton Train)
I was proud, you know, of my engine, Holding it steady that night, And my eye on the track before us, Ablaze with the Drummond light.
From The Canadian Elocutionist by Howard, Anna Kelsey
This becomes heated to whiteness, and emits an intense light know as the Drummond light, used already for special purposes of illumination.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 623, December 10, 1887 by Various
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