"polyphote" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

Etymology: See poly-, photo-. Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} polyphote (not comparable)
  1. (dated) Pertaining to or designating arc lamps constructed so that more than one can be used on a single circuit. Tags: dated, not-comparable Synonyms: polyphotal
    Sense id: en-polyphote-en-adj-WWcFYfrt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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