carbide lamp
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A carbide lamp is a type of lamp that generates light through the combustion of acetylene gas. This gas is produced by carefully combining water with calcium carbide, a crystalline compound. The primary drawback of these lamps is their susceptibility to being extinguished by wind, making them impractical for use in windy conditions or near waterfalls. The first known use of the carbide lamp dates back to 1898.1
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