Oxyacetylene
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Oxyacetylene is a noun meaning (organic chemistry) A mixture of oxygen and acetylene, which burns at a high temperature and is used for cutting and welding metals.
Meaning
(organic chemistry) A mixture of oxygen and acetylene, which burns at a high temperature and is used for cutting and welding metals.
More Meanings
- Using this mixture.
Example Sentences
an oxyacetylene torch
The first stage of the demolition work consisted of removing, by oxy-acetylene cutting, the whole of the plate floor, cross-girders, and lattice parapets.
Synonyms for oxyacetylene
Depending on context, synonyms include fueled.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fueled, blowpipe, torch, arylacetylene, acetylene, acetylide.
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