Mercury vapor lamp

Mercury vapor lamp
  A high-intensity discharge lamp that uses mercury as the primary light-producing element. Includes clear, phosphor coated, and self-ballasted lamps.
  U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration's Energy Glossary

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