Fluorescent light bulbs

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENE-000823",
  "term": "Fluorescent light bulbs",
  "field": "Energy",
  "definition": "These are usually long, narrow, white tubes made of glass coated on the inside with fluorescent material, which is connected to a fixture at both ends of the light bulb; some are circular tubes. The light bulb produces light by passing electricity through mercury vapor, which causes the fluorescent coating to glow or fluoresce.",
  "references": [
    "EIA Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/energy/fluorescent-light-bulbs/"
}