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DAVY LAMP

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Davy Lamp.

Davy Lamp - as a noun

An oil lamp that will not ignite flammable gases (methane)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
safety lamp

Example Sentences

"The davy lamp was a type of safety lamp used in mines."
"Miners relied on the davy lamp to prevent methane explosions."
"Sir Humphry Davy invented the davy lamp in the early 19th century."
"The davy lamp used a wire gauze to protect the flame from igniting flammable gases."
"Miners appreciated the davy lamp for its effectiveness in detecting dangerous gases."
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