Definitions for oxyacetyleneˌɒk si əˈsɛt lˌin, -ɪn
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ox•y•a•cet•y•leneˌɒk si əˈsɛt lˌin, -ɪn(n.)
a mixture of oxygen and acetylene, used in a blowtorch for cutting steel plates or the like.
Category: Chemistry, Metallurgy
(adj.)of, pertaining to, or using such a mixture.
Category: Chemistry
Origin of oxyacetylene:
1905–10
Princeton's WordNet
oxyacetylene(noun)
a mixture of oxygen and acetylene; used to create high temperatures for cutting or welding metals
Wiktionary
oxyacetylene(Noun)
A mixture of oxygen and acetylene; burns at a high temperature and is used for cutting and welding metals.
oxyacetylene(Adjective)
Using this mixture e.g. an oxyacetylene torch
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