Davy lamp
nounEtymology Named after British chemist and inventor Humphry Davy (1778–1829), its inventor.
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Business, Mining Historical A miners' lamp or safety lamp used in coal mines to prevent explosions.
- Coordinate terms
- Geordie lamp
noun
Etymology Named after British chemist and inventor Humphry Davy (1778–1829), its inventor.
Business, Mining Historical A miners' lamp or safety lamp used in coal mines to prevent explosions.
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