oxyacetylene
noting or pertaining to a mixture of oxygen and acetylene: an oxyacetylene torch.
a mixture of oxygen and acetylene, used in a blowtorch for cutting steel plates or the like.
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Hotter even than oxyhydrogen is the oxyacetylene flame, which at its hottest point reaches nearly 3500 C.
Marvels of Scientific Invention | Thomas W. CorbinThe oxyacetylene flame is concentrated upon a small pellet of ceria, which provides a brilliant source of small dimensions.
Artificial Light | M. LuckieshBut if the heat be applied by the oxyacetylene flame that will not happen.
Marvels of Scientific Invention | Thomas W. Corbinoxyacetylene equipment has found application, owing to its portability.
Artificial Light | M. Luckiesh
British Dictionary definitions for oxyacetylene
/ (ˌɒksɪəˈsɛtɪˌliːn) /
a mixture of oxygen and acetylene; used in a blowpipe for cutting or welding metals at high temperatures
(as modifier): an oxyacetylene burner
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