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[でん(電)·きゅう(球)]
denkyuu
noun

English Meaning(s) for 電球

noun
  1. light bulb
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Definition and Synonyms for 電球

Lightbulb electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity
Synonyms: 白熱灯, 白熱電球, 電球

Meanings for each kanji in 電球

» electricity
» ball; sphere

Categories 電球 is a member of

Electric Lamp a lamp powered by electricity
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Sample Sentences for 電球

The light is out.
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They rushed the woman to the hospital after she ate a lightbulb.
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Edison invented the light bulb.
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Thomas Edison invented the light bulb.
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The light bulb has burned out.
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