Dā'vy-lămp, n.
n. A lantern in which the light is inclosed within fine wire gauze, for use in coalmines, where the gases are often explosive. It was invented by Sir Humphry Davy. Nichol.
n. A lantern in which the light is inclosed within fine wire gauze, for use in coalmines, where the gases are often explosive. It was invented by Sir Humphry Davy. Nichol.