droplight

Meanings

• noun

  A type of lighting fixture that consists of a single light bulb suspended from the ceiling by a chain or cord, often used in drop ceilings.

  - "The office had drop lights installed above each work station."
  - "I replaced the burnt out bulb in the drop light with a new one."

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Variants

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droplight , droplights

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Etymology

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The term 'droplight' is derived from the combination of 'drop' and 'light'. 'Drop' refers to the suspension of the light fixture from the ceiling, while 'light' refers to the illumination provided by the fixture.

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Trivia

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1. Drop lights were first used in the late 19th century.

2. Drop lights were originally used in mines to provide light for miners.

3. Drop lights are also known as 'chain lights' or 'ceiling drops'.

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Related Concepts

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1. pendant light: Another type of lighting fixture that hangs from the ceiling, similar to a drop light but often larger and more decorative.

2. ceiling light: A general term for any light fixture that is installed on a ceiling, including drop lights and pendant lights.

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Culture

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Drop lights have been commonly used in various settings such as offices, workshops, and homes due to their functionality and simplicity. They have also been used in the film industry for creating specific lighting effects.

How to Memorize "droplight"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a light bulb hanging from the ceiling by a chain or cord.
   - Visualize the light illuminating the area below.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'drop' with the suspension of the light from the ceiling.
   - Associate the word 'light' with the illumination provided by the fixture.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'drop' refers to the suspension, and 'light' refers to the illumination.
   - Use the acronym DROP-LIGHT to remember the meaning: D-Drop, R-Suspension, O-Of, P-Pendant, L-Light, I-Illumination, T-The.

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