flashlamp

/ˈflæʃlæmp/ (FLASH-lamp)

Definitions

1. noun

A lamp that produces a concentrated beam of light, typically using a xenon gas discharge or other high-intensity light source.

“The flashlamp was used to illuminate the dark stage for the dramatic performance.”

Synonyms

  • laser
  • stroboscope

Antonyms

  • candle
  • incandescent lamp