#source_of_illumination any device serving as a source of visible electromagnetic radiation
supertype: device an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"
subtype: lamp an artificial source of visible illumination
subtype: Aladdin's_lamp (in the Arabian Nights) a magical lamp from which Aladdin summoned a genie
subtype: candle__taper__wax_light__waxlight stick of wax with a wick in the middle
subtype: rushlight__rush_candle a tallow candle with a rush stem as the wick
subtype: vigil_light__vigillight__vigil_candle__vigilcandle a candle lighted by a worshiper in a church
subtype: electric_lamp a lamp powered by electricity
subtype: arc_lamp__arclamp__arc_light__arclight a lamp that produces light when electric current flows across the gap between two electrodes
subtype: carbon_arc_lamp__carbon_arc has carbon electrodes
subtype: klieg_light__klieglight carbon arc lamp that emits an intense light used in producing films
subtype: electric-discharge_lamp__gas-discharge_lamp__gasdischargelamp an electric lamp in which the light comes from an electric discharge between two electrodes in a glass tube
subtype: flashlight__torch a small portable battery-powered electric lamp
subtype: penlight a small flashlight resembling a fountain pen
subtype: electric-light_bulb__light_bulb__lightbulb__lightbulb__bulb__incandescent_lamp__electric_light electric lamp consisting of a glass bulb containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated
subtype: flash_lamp__flashlamp__flash__photoflash__flashgun__flashbulb a lamp for providing momentary light to take a photograph
subtype: fluorescent_lamp__fluorescentlamp lamp consisting of a tube coated on the inside with a fluorescent material; mercury vapor in the tube emits ultraviolet radiation that is converted to visible radiation by the fluorescent material
subtype: gas_lamp__gaslamp a lamp that burns illuminating gas
subtype: hurricane_lamp__hurricanelamp__hurricane_lantern__hurricanelantern__tornado_lantern__tornadolantern__storm_lantern__stormlantern__storm_lamp__stormlamp an oil lamp with a glass chimney and perforated metal lid to protect the flame from high winds; candlestick with a glass chimney
subtype: lantern light in a transparent protective case
subtype: Chinese_lantern a collapsible paper lantern in bright colors; used for decorative purposes
subtype: dark_lantern a lantern with a sliding panel to conceal the light
subtype: jack-o'-lantern lantern carved from a pumpkin
subtype: calcium_light__calciumlight__limelight a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting
subtype: neon_lamp__neon_induction_lamp__neon_tube a lamp consisting of a small gas-discharge tube containing neon at low pressure; luminescence is produced by the action of currents at high frequencies that are wrapped a few turns around the tube
subtype: oil_lamp__oillamp__kerosene_lamp__kerosine_lamp a lamp that burns oil (as kerosine) for light
subtype: safety_lamp__Davy_lamp an oil lamp that will not ignite flammable gases (methane)
subtype: sodium-vapor_lamp__sodium-vapour_lamp lamp in which an electric current passed through a tube of sodium vapor makes a yellow light; used is street lighting
subtype: spirit_lamp a lamp that burns a volatile liquid fuel such as alcohol
subtype: spotlight__spot a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer
subtype: streetlight__street_lamp a lamp supported on a lamppost; for illuminating a street
subtype: taillight__tail_lamp__rear_light__rear_lamp lamp (usually red) mounted at the rear of a motor vehicle
subtype: light_source__lightsource__light any device serving as a source of illumination; "he stopped the car and turned off the lights"
subtype: anchor_light__riding_light__riding_lamp a light in the rigging of a ship that is riding at anchor
subtype: blinker__flasher a light that flashes on and off; used as a signal or to send messages
subtype: flood_lamp__floodlamp__flood__floodlight__photoflood light that is a source of artificial illumination having a broad beam; used in photography
subtype: headlight__headlamp a powerful light with reflector; attached to the front of an automobile or locomotive
subtype: foglamp headlight that provides strong beam for use in foggy weather
subtype: houselights__houselight lights that illuminate the audience part of a theater or other auditorium
subtype: navigation_light light on an airplane that indicates the plane's position and orientation; red light on the left (port) wing tip and green light on the right (starboard) wing tip
subtype: nightlight light (as a candle or small bulb) that burns in a bedroom at night (as for children or invalids)
subtype: panel_light a light to illuminate an instrument panel
subtype: room_light light that provides general illumination for a room
subtype: searchlight a light source with reflectors that projects a beam of light in a particular direction
subtype: sidelight__running_light__runninglight light carried by a boat that indicates the boat's direction; vessels at night carry a red light on the port bow and a green light on the starboard bow
subtype: strip_lighting__striplighting light consisting of long tubes (instead of bulbs) that provide the illumination
subtype: theater_light__theaterlight any of various lights used in a theater
subtype: footlight__footlights theater light at the front of a stage that illuminate the set and actors
subtype: torch a light carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
subtype: flambeau a flaming torch (such as are used in processions at night)
subtype: ultraviolet_lamp__ultravioletlamp__ultraviolet_source__ultravioletsource any source of illumination that emits ultraviolet radiation
subtype: mercury-vapor_lamp__mercuryvaporlamp ultraviolet lamp that emits a strong bluish light (rich in ultraviolet radiation) as electric current passes through mercury vapor
subtype: sunlamp__sunraylamp a mercury-vapor lamp used in artificial sunray treatments
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