lucigen
(ˈl(j)uːsɪdʒɛn)
[f. L. lūc(i)-, lūx light + -gen.]
An illuminant produced by burning a spray of oil mixed with air.
| 1887 Pall Mall G. 16 Sept. 12 Lucigen, as the new illuminant is called, is the invention of Mr. Hannay, of Glasgow, and is already extensively used in large engineering works, and for lighting large open spaces. 1892 Ibid. 26 Jan. 5/2 It is proposed to make experiments at the Woolwich Ferry with the lucigen light. |