blast lamp
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of blast lamp
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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The inquiry heard that, prior to the blast, lamp keeper Thomas Powell had raised the issue of tampered lamps with John Williams.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2017
Heat strontium theosulphate for fifteen minutes over a good Bunsen gas lamp and then for 5 minutes over a blast lamp.
Heat equal parts of strontium carbonate and lac sulphuris gently for 5 minutes, then strongly for 25 minutes over a Bunsen lamp, and finally 5 minutes over a blast lamp.
Finally set the crucible upright in the triangle, cover it, and heat at the full temperature of a blast lamp or other high temperature burner.
From An Introductory Course of Quantitative Chemical Analysis With Explanatory Notes by Talbot, Henry P.
"There won't be any more trouble, unless someone is turned loose here with files and a blast lamp," pronounced Hal.
From The Submarine Boys and the Middies The Prize Detail at Annapolis by Durham, Victor G.
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