gas burner

/gæs ˌbʌrnər/
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Other forms: gas burners

Definitions of gas burner
  1. noun
    burner such that combustible gas issues from a nozzle to form a steady flame
    synonyms: gas jet
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    types:
    bunsen, bunsen burner, etna
    a gas burner used in laboratories; has an air valve to regulate the mixture of gas and air
    gas ring
    gas burner consisting of a circular metal pipe with several small holes through which gas can escape to be burned
    pilot, pilot burner, pilot light
    small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner
    type of:
    burner
    an apparatus for burning fuel (or refuse)
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