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tungsten-halogen lampclick to hear

Lamp that is brighter and lasts longer than a traditional incandescent lamp, but that lets off more heat.
tungsten-halogen lamp contact base electric circuit inert gas tungsten filament filament support bulb tungsten-halogen lamp pin

contact click to hear

Metal part that establishes electric contact between the base of a lightbulb and the socket.

base click to hear

Metal end of a lightbulb inserted into a socket to connect it to the electric circuit.

electric circuit click to hear

Lamp component allowing the electric current to circulate through the tungsten filament.

inert gas click to hear

Gas inserted in the bulb to slow down evaporation of the filament; iodine or bromine are added as they combine with the tungsten at high temperatures.

tungsten filament click to hear

Very thin metal wire emitting light rays when an electric current passes though it.

filament support click to hear

Metal wire holding the filament.

bulb click to hear

Gas sealed in a glass envelope into which the luminous body of a lamp is inserted.

tungsten-halogen lamp click to hear

Lamp that is brighter and lasts longer than a traditional incandescent lamp, but that lets off more heat.

pin click to hear

Cylindrical metal part that establishes electric contact when inserted into the corresponding outlet.