IEC Glossary

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lampholder

device which holds the lamp in position, usually by having the cap inserted in it, in which case it also provides the means of connecting the lamp to the electric supply

Note 1 to entry:·The term "socket" or, when the context is clear, the abbreviation "holder" are commonly used instead of "lampholder".

Note 2 to entry:·See Note 2 to entry 3.25.

TC/SC:	82	Terms Info Publications
Published in:	IEC 62257-12-1, ed. 2.0 (2015-10)	Terms Info
Reference number:	3.26