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bulb

Prononciation : [bʌlb]

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Contexte : « lighting »

(noun) a round object that produces light when electricity flows through it. You usually screw it into a lamp or a light fixture to make a room bright.

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I replaced the burnt-out bulb with a new one, and now the room is bright again.

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Without a bulb, the lamp doesn't work and the room stays dark.

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Can you help me find a new bulb for the lamp?

Contexte : « botany »

(noun) an underground part of a plant that stores food and helps it grow. It looks like a small, round onion and can grow into flowers or other plants.

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In spring, the tulip bulb I planted last fall will bloom beautifully.

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If you don’t plant the bulb deep enough, it might not grow at all.

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Have you ever planted a flower bulb in your garden?

Contexte : « technology »

(verb) to install or put in a bulb, usually for lighting or in a device. It means to put a new bulb in its place so it can work.

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I bulbed the lamp so it would shine brightly again.

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I didn’t bulb the light in time, so it remained dark for days.

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Did you bulb the outdoor lights before the party?

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