oxyacetylene
|ox-y-a-cet-y-lene|
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/ˌɑːksiəˈsɛtɪliːn/
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/ˌɒksiəˈsɛtɪliːn/
welding gas
Etymology
Etymology Information
'oxyacetylene' originates from the combination of 'oxygen' and 'acetylene', where 'oxy-' refers to 'oxygen' and 'acetylene' is a hydrocarbon used in welding.
Historical Evolution
'oxyacetylene' was formed by combining the words 'oxygen' and 'acetylene' in the early 20th century to describe the gas mixture used in welding.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to the gas mixture used in welding and cutting, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a mixture of oxygen and acetylene, used in welding and cutting metals.
The welder used an oxyacetylene torch to cut through the metal.
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Last updated: 2025/03/19 05:13