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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a bulb for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a specific type of bulb intended for a particular purpose or application.
Example: "I need to buy a bulb for my desk lamp to improve the lighting in my workspace."
Alternatives: "a light bulb for" or "a bulb intended for".
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But using L.E.D.'s, the company is saving $7,000 a year in energy costs, will not need to change a bulb for 20 years and will recoup its additional investment in less than two years.
Select a bulb for a ceiling fixture.
Find a bulb for your pendant fixture.
Find a bulb for a wall sconce.
Find a bulb for an outdoor fixture.
Choose a bulb for a floor or table lamp.
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Thus the image of an object -- a light bulb for example -- shining at the lefthand focus of an ellipse-shaped mirror will also appear at the righthand focus.
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