Bulb: meaning, definitions and examples
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bulb
[ bʌlb ]
lighting
A bulb is a rounded object that produces light when connected to an electrical supply. It typically consists of a glass or transparent plastic casing surrounding a tungsten filament which emits light when heated by an electric current.
Synonyms
incandescent bulb, lamp, light bulb
Examples of usage
- The bulb in the lamp needs to be replaced.
- She unscrewed the bulb and put in a new one.
botany
In botany, a bulb is a short stem with fleshy leaves or leaf bases that function as food storage organs during dormancy.
Synonyms
bulbous plant, corm, tuber
Examples of usage
- Tulips grow from bulbs.
- Daffodils are known for their bulbous roots.
Translations
Translations of the word "bulb" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lâmpada
🇮🇳 बल्ब
🇩🇪 Glühbirne
🇮🇩 bohlam
🇺🇦 лампочка
🇵🇱 żarówka
🇯🇵 電球 (でんきゅう)
🇫🇷 ampoule
🇪🇸 bombilla
🇹🇷 ampul
🇰🇷 전구 (jeongu)
🇸🇦 مصباح
🇨🇿 žárovka
🇸🇰 žiarovka
🇨🇳 灯泡 (dēngpào)
🇸🇮 žarnica
🇮🇸 perulaga
🇰🇿 шамшырақ
🇬🇪 ლამპა
🇦🇿 lampa
🇲🇽 foco
Word origin
The word 'bulb' originated from the Latin word 'bulbus', which means a bulbous root. Over time, it evolved to refer to various rounded objects, including the light bulb. The concept of using a filament to produce light in a bulb was developed by Thomas Edison in the late 19th century, leading to the widespread use of electric bulbs for lighting.