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spirit lamp
noun
a lamp that burns methylated or other spirits instead of oil
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He clapped the other on top of it and then, holding both pieces together with the tongs, held the whole thing over the flame of the spirit lamp.
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The Master lit the spirit lamp under the little silver chafing dish and heated some butter before cutting half a dozen poppy heads open and tossing them in.
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One with a spirit lamp, the other with a flashlight.
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We had brought up with us some Primus stoves and spirit lamps.
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This contrivance is placed over a petroleum, gas, or spirit lamp, which gives the required heat.
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