Geordie lamp

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002554",
  "term": "Geordie lamp",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "An early type of safety lamp developed by George Stephenson for use in coal mines, designed to provide illumination without igniting flammable gases. It featured a glass cylinder enclosing the flame and a chimney for air circulation, preventing direct contact between the flame and methane. This lamp represented an advancement over open flames, reducing the risk of explosions in gassy mine environments.",
  "subject": "Mining and extraction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Geordie-Lampe",
    "es": "lámpara Geordie",
    "fr": "lampe Geordie"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/geordie-lamp/"
}