Davy lamp

/ˌdeɪvi læmp/
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Other forms: Davy lamps

Definitions of Davy lamp
  1. noun
    an oil lamp that will not ignite flammable gases (methane)
    synonyms: safety lamp
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    type of:
    kerosene lamp, kerosine lamp, oil lamp
    a lamp that burns oil (as kerosine) for light
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