Safety lamp

Definition of Safety lamp

a miner's lamp in which the flame is surrounded by fine wire gauze, preventing the kindling of dangerous explosive gases; - called also, from Sir Humphry Davy the inventor, Davy lamp.
(Mining) See under Lamp.

See also: Lamp Safety chain

Related Words

Davy lamp, kerosene lamp, kerosine lamp, oil lamp
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