spirit lamp

noun

a lamp that burns methylated or other spirits instead of oil

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spirit cave, spirit compass, spirit gum, spirit is willing but the flesh is weak, the, spirit lake, spirit lamp, spirit level, spirit leveling, spirit of enterprise, spirit of hartshorn, spirit of nitrous ether

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Example sentences from the Web for spirit lamp

The little flames of my spirit-lamp were blown hither and thither—anywhere but in the right direction.
The Roof of France|Matilda Betham-Edwards
The flicker was the flicker of the blue flame of the spirit-lamp.
The Lion's Share|E. Arnold Bennett
In the little drawing-room a tea-table was set and a silver kettle sang above a spirit-lamp.
The Story of Bawn|Katharine Tynan
A small glass retort fixed over a spirit-lamp, was placed near one of the young men.
The Mysteries of London, v. 1/4|George W. M. Reynolds

Whatever the cause, she took up the kettle carelessly and knocked it against the spirit-lamp with some force.
The Odds|Ethel M. Dell

Medical definitions for spirit lamp

spirit lamp

n.

A lamp that burns alcohol or other liquid fuel and is used mainly for heating in laboratory work.

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