单词 | electric sunstroke |
释义 | > as lemmaselectric sunstroke electric sunstroke n. [after French coup de soleil électrique (1888 or earlier)] Obsolete a condition described in workers exposed to light from an electric arc, characterized by reddening of the skin and eyes caused by ultraviolet radiation. ΚΠ 1888 Engin. & Mining Jrnl. 18 Feb. 126/2 Electric Sunstroke.—..M. Defontaine..states that workmen employed in operating the electric forges at Creusôt are subject to a form of sunstroke, which he attributes to the intense light radiated from the focus of the forge. 1894 Friend 21 July 414/2 The phenomenon known as ‘electric sunstroke’ is now attracting special attention among workmen employed in melting metals by means of the electric process. 1902 Dietetic & Hygienic Gaz. 18 476/1 It was found that the light of an arc lamp of 6,0000 candle power rapidly destroys bacteria, and that it is possible to produce electric sun-stroke closely resembling insolation proper. < as lemmas |
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