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gas jet

–noun
1. gas burner (def. 1).
2. a flame of illuminating gas.

Origin:
1830–40
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gas burner  
n.  A nozzle or jet on a fitting through which combustible gas is released to burn. Also called gas jet.
gas jet  
n.  
  1. See gas burner.

  2. The flame of burning gas from a gas burner.

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