Davy lamp

See also: davy lamp

English

Etymology

Named after British chemist and inventor Humphry Davy (1778–1829), its inventor.

Noun

Davy lamp (plural Davy lamps)

  1. (mining, historical) A miners' lamp or safety lamp used in coal mines to prevent explosions.

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