Phrase guide

gas burner

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A piece of metal fitted to the end of a gas pipe, with one or more small holes so arranged as to spread out the flame.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: gas jet

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

burner such that combustible gas issues from a nozzle to form a steady flame

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: gas jet

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: burner

Narrower terms: bunsen burner, bunsen, etna, gas ring, pilot burner, pilot light, pilot

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: gasbrænder — A piece of metal fitted to the end of a gas pipe, with one or more small holes so arranged as to spread out the flame
  • Hungarian: gázégő — A piece of metal fitted to the end of a gas pipe, with one or more small holes so arranged as to spread out the flame
  • Polish: palnik gazowy — A piece of metal fitted to the end of a gas pipe, with one or more small holes so arranged as to spread out the flame
  • Turkish: gaz ibiği — A piece of metal fitted to the end of a gas pipe, with one or more small holes so arranged as to spread out the flame