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Fluorescent lamps (lighting device components)

Scope note

Tubular electric discharge lamps in which ionization of mercury vapor produces radiation that activates the fluorescent coating on the inner surface of the glass. MHDST2

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300037666

Broader Terms used

electric discharge lamps

Created

13yrs ago

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