Mistake regarding lamps on wikipedia

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A lamp is defined as a replaceable component, like an incandescent light bulb, that generates light from electricity. While the primary focus is on electrical lamps, it is noted that some lamps can also be powered by gas. The article emphasizes the functionality and purpose of lamps in producing light, without delving into the accuracy of external sources like Wikipedia.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamp_(electrical_component)


The wikipedia article on lamps says the following: "A lamp is a replaceable component such as an incandescent light bulb, which is designed to produce light from electricity."

Some lamps are powered from gas, not electricity.
 
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1. That article is entitled "lamps (electrical component).

2. It is not the purpose of PF to point out mistakes in wikipedia.
 
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