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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"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)
When this flame impinges on a piece of lime, we have the dazzling Drummond light.
From Fragments of science, V. 1-2 by Tyndall, John
The Drummond light had raised thoughts and hopes of vast improvements in public illumination.
From Fragments of science, V. 1-2 by Tyndall, John
The spectrum of the Drummond light is known to exhibit the two bright lines of sodium, which, however, gradually disappear as the modicum of sodium, contained as an impurity in the incandescent lime, is exhausted.
From Six Lectures on Light Delivered In The United States In 1872-1873 by Tyndall, John
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
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