Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [suhn-lamp]
- /ˈsʌnˌlæmp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [suhn-lamp]
- /ˈsʌnˌlæmp/
Definitions of sunlamp word
- noun sunlamp a lamp that generates ultraviolet rays, used as a therapeutic device, for obtaining an artificial suntan, etc. 1
- noun sunlamp a lamp used in motion-picture photography, having parabolic mirrors arranged to direct and concentrate the light. 1
- noun sunlamp a lamp that generates ultraviolet rays, used for obtaining an artificial suntan, for muscular therapy, etc 0
- noun sunlamp a lamp used in film studios, etc, to give an intense beam of light by means of parabolic mirrors 0
- noun sunlamp an electric lamp that radiates ultraviolet rays, used for tanning the body and therapeutically as a substitute for sunlight 0
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Origin of sunlamp
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Sunlamp
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sunlamp popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
sunlamp usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with sunlamp
- what is a sunlamp?
- how to use a sunlamp?
- where can i buy a sunlamp?
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