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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 burner
n
1. (Chemistry) Also called: gas jet a jet or nozzle from which a combustible gas issues in order to form a stable flame
2. (Cookery) an assembly of such jets or nozzles, used esp in cooking
gas′ burn`er
n.
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.
[1805–15]
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