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- noun Plural form of
incandescent .
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Examples
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The death of incandescents is proof that consumer choices and sound legislation can quickly and effectively improve the state of the environment.
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However in the long term, when they become mandated for all new construction or are phased in as law to replace all incandescents, that is a mandated lifestyle change.
"The cover photo of the TIMES Sunday magazine depicts Limbaugh 'dark and sinister' in a theme of THE GODFATHER." Ann Althouse 2008
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Fridge lights are incandescents, meaning their brief use makes perfect sense: open door, locate, remove (or put in) item, close door.
Glow Little CFL, Glimmer, Glimmer: Hey There, Don't Get Dimmer 2008
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When swapping out 60-watt incandescents, check the lumens stated on the package of the replacement bulb and note that Energy Star requires its LEDs and CFLs to have at least 800 lumens.
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Not only can it cost less to lease, but the physical cost of an LED sign is also lower, partly because the lighting elements last longer and use less energy than standard incandescents.
Flashier Times Ahead Melanie Lefkowitz 2010
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My advice, then, for you: Start with CFLs in areas you don't need lovely lighting, like the garage; use the new incandescents sparingly in other areas; and don't forget about the most energy-efficient, flattering light of all -- the sun.
Jennifer Grayson: Your Eco Etiquette Cheat Sheet Jennifer Grayson 2011
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My advice, then, for you: Start with CFLs in areas you don't need lovely lighting, like the garage; use the new incandescents sparingly in other areas; and don't forget about the most energy-efficient, flattering light of all -- the sun.
Jennifer Grayson: Your Eco Etiquette Cheat Sheet Jennifer Grayson 2011
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According to Monty, to slow down global warming we should all be driving gas guzzlers, living in uninsulated houses with leaky doors and windows, replacing CFL lightbulbs with incandescents, and replacing modern energy-efficient appliances with old inefficient ones.
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The new light bulb standards require manufacturers to produce bulbs that use 25%-30% less energy than standard incandescents, starting Jan. 1.
Sen. Rand Paul slams administration over toilets, light bulbs 2011
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The battle pits the lawmakers against environmental groups that strongly back the new standards, which require manufacturers to produce bulbs that use 25% to 30% less energy than standard incandescents, starting Jan. 1.
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