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  2. Japanese postal mark - Wikipedia

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    It is also used as a Japanese postal code mark since the introduction of the latter in 1968. Historically, it was used by the Ministry of Communications (逓信省, Teishin-shō), which operated the postal service. The mark is a stylized katakana syllable te , from the word teishin (逓信(テイシン), communications).

  3. Lightbulb socket - Wikipedia

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    GY6.35 & GZ6.35 – same as G6.35 and only denote what lamp mount clip is needed to hold the actual light bulb in place; G8 – 8 mm (0.31496 in) pin spacing GU8 – same as G8 and only denotes what lamp mount clip is needed to hold the actual light bulb in place; GY8.6 – 8.6 mm (0.33858 in) pin spacing; G9 – 9 mm (0.35433 in) pin spacing

  4. Electric light - Wikipedia

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    An electric light, lamp, or light bulb is an electrical component that produces light. It is the most common form of artificial lighting . Lamps usually have a base made of ceramic , metal, glass, or plastic which secures the lamp in the socket of a light fixture , which is often called a "lamp" as well.

  5. Roger - Wikipedia

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    From circa 1940 in US and UK wartime communication, "Roger" came to represent "R" when spelling out a word. "R" is the first letter in "received", used to acknowledge understanding a message. "R" is the first letter in "received", used to acknowledge understanding a message.

  6. List of automotive light bulb types - Wikipedia

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    UN Regulation 37 covers motor vehicle filament lamps. These are categorized in three groups: those without general restriction that can be used in any application, those acceptable only for signalling lights (not for road illumination lamps), and those no longer allowable as light sources for new type approvals but still permitted for production as replacement parts.

  7. Trouble light - Wikipedia

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    A trouble light using a compact fluorescent lamp. From top to bottom are a hook, a cage, the switch and a handle in one molding. A trouble light, also known as a rough service light, drop light, or inspection lamp, is a special lamp used to illuminate obscure places and able to handle moderate abuse.

  8. Incandescent light bulb - Wikipedia

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    An incandescent light bulb, incandescent lamp or incandescent light globe is an electric light with a filament that is heated until it glows. The filament is enclosed in a glass bulb that is either evacuated or filled with inert gas to protect the filament from oxidation. Electric current is supplied to the filament by terminals or wires ...

  9. LED lamp - Wikipedia

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    A 230-volt LED filament lamp, with an E27 base. The filaments are visible as the eight yellow vertical lines. An assortment of LED lamps commercially available in 2010: floodlight fixtures (left), reading light (center), household lamps (center right and bottom), and low-power accent light (right) applications An 80W Chips on board (COB) LED module from an industrial light luminaire, thermally ...