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Wick tubes

Scope note

Circular or flattened-ovoid tubes extending through the base plate of a lamp and housing the wick; combustion of fuel and wick takes place at the top of the tube.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000181105

Broader Terms used

<lighting device components>

Term used for

tubes, wick

Equivalent Terms used

wick tube

Created

13yrs ago

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