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compact fluorescent lighting

German translation: Kompaktleuchtstofflampe


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English term or phrase:compact fluorescent lighting
German translation:Kompaktleuchtstofflampe
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07:56 Nov 24, 2010
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Tech/Engineering - Mining & Minerals / Gems
English term or phrase: compact fluorescent lighting
REE (Rare Earth Element) consumption is growing, being essential in the production of hybrid/electric cars, solar panels, wind turbines, compact fluorescent lighting, high-energy magnets, mobile phones and computers.
martina1974
Austria
Local time: 00:57
Kompaktleuchtstofflampe
Explanation:
"Eine Kompaktleuchtstofflampe ist eine besonders kleine Leuchtstofflampe und wird umgangssprachlich auch als Energiesparlampe bezeichnet."
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kompaktleuchtstofflampe

und die entsprechende englische Quelle:
...A compact fluorescent lamp (CFL), also known as a compact fluorescent light or energy saving light (or less commonly as a compact fluorescent tube), is a type of fluorescent lamp...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compact_fluorescent_lamp
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Karin Haake
Germany
Local time: 00:57
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thanks a lot!
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4 +1Kompaktleuchtstofflampe
Karin Haake
3Energiesparlampe ("Kompaktleuchstofflampe")sci-trans


  

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Kompaktleuchtstofflampe


Explanation:
"Eine Kompaktleuchtstofflampe ist eine besonders kleine Leuchtstofflampe und wird umgangssprachlich auch als Energiesparlampe bezeichnet."
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kompaktleuchtstofflampe

und die entsprechende englische Quelle:
...A compact fluorescent lamp (CFL), also known as a compact fluorescent light or energy saving light (or less commonly as a compact fluorescent tube), is a type of fluorescent lamp...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compact_fluorescent_lamp

Karin Haake
Germany
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thanks a lot!

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agree  BrigitteHilgner: Würde ich auch sagen.
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Energiesparlampe ("Kompaktleuchstofflampe")


Explanation:

Ref.
Compact Fluorescent Lamp, Kompaktleuchtstofflampe
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/CFL
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kompaktleuchtstofflampe




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