halogen lamp

Hot, efficient illumination

A halogen lamp is a type of incandescent light bulb that contains a small amount of halogen gas, which allows the filament to burn hotter and brighter while lasting longer than standard bulbs.

Halogen lamps produce a crisp, white light and are used in car headlights, desk lamps, and stage lighting: The halogen lamp cast a harsh glare across the desk.

technology

filament

Very thin thread

capsule · dichroic · halide · gas-filled · envelope · reflector · transformer · high-voltage · PAR · infrared

brightness

luminous

Emitting or reflecting light

radiant · glare · vivid · gleaming · incandescent · illuminated · beaming · glowing · harsh · stark

fixtures

spotlight

Concentrated illumination source

torchère · pendant · downlight · uplighter · work light · studio light · accent light · vanity light · task light

warmth

warm

Moderately heated, or friendly

soft · inviting · intimate · golden · yellowish · natural · flattering · sunset

applications

projector

Light-casting display device

photography · film · studio · retail display · museum · gallery · jewelry case · medical · surgical · dental

Categories
Opposites
lighting technology type

halogen lampLED light

Semiconductor-based illumination device

LED lamp · fluorescent lamp · CFL bulb · LED bulb · compact fluorescent

energy efficiency

halogen lampLED

Semiconductor that glows

CFL · fluorescent tube

heat output

halogen lampLED

Semiconductor that glows

fluorescent light · LED panel

Family

lamp, lamps, chlorine, halogen, fluorine, halogens, halogen lamps

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G