The acronym CFL stands for Compact Fluorescent Lamp. These lamps are designed to be smaller and more energy-efficient than traditional linear fluorescent lamps, allowing them to fit into the same fixtures as incandescent bulbs.
We use CFL to save electrical energy and to provide sufficient light. The full form of CFL is
Asked in UPSC NDA 1 2015 · Topic: Scientists & Inventions (Röntgen's Discovery of X-rays and Medical Applications)
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