Definition of "electric light" [electric light]

• A light that uses electricity to produce illumination. Also called electric lamp. (noun)
• Illumination produced electrically. (noun)

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• "A different type of evidence was offered by the failing of the electric light in the water-lobby."
• "“And now tell me what on earth possessed you to tamper with the electric light in that water-lobby when you came off the stage that time?”"
• "Under the electric light she saw the faint beginnings of what would eventually be bruises, where Raschid had gripped her body."