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TYPE G BULB [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-11-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lamp Components
  • Lighting
OBS

The size and shape of a bulb is designated by a letter or letters followed by a number. The letter indicates the shape of the bulb while the number indicates the diameter of the bulb in eighths of an inch.

Key term(s)
  • C shaped bulb
  • C type bulb
  • C-type bulb
  • type C bulb
  • type-C bulb
  • C type bulb
  • G-type light bulb
  • type-G bulb

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments de lampes
  • Éclairage
DEF

Ampoule en forme de sphère.

OBS

La forme des ampoules est désignée par une lettre (ou une série de lettres) et le chiffre qui suit cette lettre correspond à leur grosseur.

Key term(s)
  • ampoule de type G
  • ampoule globulaire

Spanish

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