oxy-fuel
|ox-y-fuel|
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/ˈɑːksi-fjuːl/
🇬🇧
/ˈɒksi-fjuːl/
oxygen-fuel mixture
Etymology
Etymology Information
'oxy-fuel' originates from the combination of 'oxygen' and 'fuel', where 'oxy-' is a prefix meaning 'sharp' or 'acid', and 'fuel' refers to a material that is burned to produce energy.
Historical Evolution
'oxy-fuel' was coined in the 20th century as a term to describe the use of oxygen in combination with a fuel gas for industrial processes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any combination of oxygen and a fuel gas, but it has become more specific to industrial applications like welding and cutting.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a mixture of oxygen and a fuel gas used in welding and cutting metals.
The welder used an oxy-fuel torch to cut through the steel plate.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/03/18 11:58