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Holmes′ light′,

Nautical, Naval Termsa canister, attached to a life buoy or float, containing calcium carbonate and calcium phosphide, which ignite spontaneously on contact with the water, emitting conspicuous fire and smoke.

probably from the surname Holmes

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