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Lightbulb

LY-tbuhlb

/ˈlaɪˌtbʌlb/

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lightbulb

Dictionary meaning

Electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity.

Synonyms: bulb

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