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pilot lamp

A small electric lamp used to indicate that an electric circuit is energized. Also called pilot light.

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pilot lamp

(Electronics) a small light in an electric circuit or device that lights up when the circuit is closed or when certain conditions prevail

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pilot lamp - indicator consisting of a light to indicate whether power is on or a motor is in operation

indicator lamp, pilot light

indicator - a device for showing the operating condition of some system

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