oxyhydrogen

American  

[ok-si-hahy-druh-juhn] / ˌɒk sɪˈhaɪ drə dʒən /

adjective

1. pertaining to or involving a mixture of oxygen and hydrogen.

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noun

1. a mixture of oxygen and hydrogen, used in a blowtorch for welding steel plates or the like.

oxyhydrogen British  

/ ˌɒksɪˈhaɪdrədʒən /

noun

1. 1. a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen used to provide an intense flame for welding

   2. ( as modifier )

      an oxyhydrogen blowpipe

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Etymology

Origin of oxyhydrogen

First recorded in 1820–30; oxy- ² + hydrogen

Example Sentences

When acetylene was first introduced on a commercial scale attempts were made to utilize its great heat of combustion by using it in conjunction with oxygen in the oxyhydrogen blowpipe.

From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg

Why is oxygen passed through the inner tube of the oxyhydrogen blowpipe rather than the outer?

From An Elementary Study of Chemistry by McPherson, William

Cast iron fuses at a temperature of 2,000° Fahr.; while the temperature of the oxyhydrogen flame is 6,000° Fahr.

From Fragments of science, V. 1-2 by Tyndall, John

Long before the Ambrotype days, pictures were taken on glass and thrown upon canvas by means of the oxyhydrogen light for the use of artists.

From The Evolution of Photography With a Chronological Record of Discoveries, Inventions, etc., Contributions to Photographic Literature, and Personal Reminescences Extending over Forty Years by Werge, John

The Oxyether Light.—This is practically similar to the oxyhydrogen, except that ether vapour is used in place of the hydrogen or coal gas.

From Optical Projection Part 1: Projection of Lantern Slides by Wright, Lewis