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Filament
Metal tungsten wire heated by the passage of electrical current, used to emit light in incandescent lamps. In fluorescent lamps the filament is coated with emission mix and emits electrons when heated.
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- Industry/Domain: Lights & lighting
- Category: Lighting products
- Company: GE
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