calcium light

/ˌkælsiəm laɪt/
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Other forms: calcium lights

Definitions of calcium light
  1. noun
    a lamp consisting of a flame directed at a cylinder of lime with a lens to concentrate the light; formerly used for stage lighting
    synonyms: limelight
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    type of:
    lamp
    an artificial source of visible illumination
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