"Döbereiner's lamp" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Döbereiner's lamps [plural]
Etymology: It was invented by the German chemist Johann Wolfgang Döbereiner. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Döbereiner's lamp (plural Döbereiner's lamps)
  1. An early lighter in which zinc metal reacts with sulfuric acid to produce hydrogen gas. When a valve is opened, a jet of hydrogen is released and bursts into flame. The ignition is catalyzed by platinum metal. Wikipedia link: Döbereiner's lamp Synonyms: philosopher's lamp

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