gas burner

noun

1. the tip, jet, or nozzle from which gas issues, as on a stove.
2. a stove or the like that burns gas as a fuel.

gas burner

noun

1. Also calledgas jet a jet or nozzle from which a combustible gas issues in order to form a stable flame
2. an assembly of such jets or nozzles, used esp in cooking

Word History and Origins

Origin of gas burner¹

First recorded in 1805–15

Example Sentences

I’m sure that didn’t count the vagrant who ran out the back door and left the gas burners he had been using for heat on or the construction workers who left their burger wrappings and half consumed shakes in the bedroom.

From Washington Blade

His project was the development of an efficient hybrid gas burner.

From Science News For Students

So that, light for light, acetylene fouls the air less than any ordinary illuminant excepting the Welsbach gas burner.

From Project Gutenberg

In the middle of the ceiling was a single gas-burner with a big reflector over it.

From Project Gutenberg

It is then carefully removed and heated over a gas burner until the resin adheres firmly to the plate.

From Project Gutenberg

With this form a special gas burner is required, with separate supply of gas to a pilot jet at the side.

From Project Gutenberg

Lilian kissed her, threw a light shawl over her shoulders, then lighted the gas burner and set on the kettle.

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Related Words

• heater
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