tungsten-halogen lamp

Lamp that is brighter and lasts longer than a traditional incandescent lamp, but that lets off more heat.

contact

Metal part that establishes electric contact between the base of a lightbulb and the socket.

base

Metal end of a lightbulb inserted into a socket to connect it to the electric circuit.

electric circuit

Lamp component allowing the electric current to circulate through the tungsten filament.

inert gas

Gas inserted in the bulb to slow down evaporation of the filament; iodine or bromine are added as they combine with the tungsten at high temperatures.

tungsten filament

Very thin metal wire emitting light rays when an electric current passes though it.

filament support

Metal wire holding the filament.

bulb

Gas sealed in a glass envelope into which the luminous body of a lamp is inserted.

tungsten-halogen lamp

Lamp that is brighter and lasts longer than a traditional incandescent lamp, but that lets off more heat.

pin

Cylindrical metal part that establishes electric contact when inserted into the corresponding outlet.