spirit lamp

noun

a lamp that burns methylated or other spirits instead of oil

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Examples 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

Medicine 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.

spirit lamp

noun

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Medicine definitions for spirit lamp

spirit lamp

n.