light bulb

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Synonyms: lightbulb, light ball, light bulbs, light buoy

Antonyms: lightbulb, light ball, light bulbs, light buoy

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Noun

1. An evacuated glass [[bulb]] containing a metal filament which is heated by electrical resistance to produce light.
2. {{lb|en|by extension}} An article that resembles such a bulb and converts electricity to light by any process.
3. {{lb|en|figuratively}} {{non-gloss|Used in reference to the sudden arrival of a realization, an inspiration, an idea, or the like.}}

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