safety lamp

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Noun safety lamp has 1 sense

safety lamp, Davy lamp - an oil lamp that will not ignite flammable gases (methane)
--₁ is a kind of oil lamp, kerosene lamp, kerosine lamp

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Safety Lamp

Noun: A safety lamp is a type of lamp specifically designed for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, such as coal mines, where the presence of flammable gases or vapors could pose a significant risk.

Example sentences:

The safety lamp enabled miners to work in hazardous conditions without the fear of causing explosions.
Before the invention of safety lamps, many coal mine accidents occurred due to deadly gas explosions.