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Re: [DL] a question for the history buffs



> What is a spirit lamp?  

Very mundane explanation I'm afraid.

Spirit Lamp – a lamp in which alcohol or a methylated
spirit is burned.

Selected due to the fact that alcohol burns without
the soot or "evil vapours" common to oil lamps. Thus
are better things to use in a hospital.

Cheers.

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