Meaning Of The Word Safety lamp

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What's The Definition Of Safety lamp?

safety lamp in American English
a miner's lamp designed to avoid explosion, fire, etc.
noun: a miner's lamp in which the flame is protected by wire gauze to prevent the immediate ignition of explosive gases

safety lamp in British English
noun: an oil-burning miner's lamp in which the flame is surrounded by a metal gauze to prevent it from igniting combustible gas

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