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Definition

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

Example Sentence

The room needs a new lightbulb. Spelled as one word.

Synonyms

bulb; incandescent lamp; electric light

Antonyms

candle

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