oxyacetylene

noun [U]

/ˌɒk.si.əˈset.əl.iːn/

/ˌɑːk.si.əˈset̬-/ specialized

Definition

› a mixture of oxygen and acetylene (= a gas) that produces a hot bright flame, and that can be used for cutting metal: an oxyacetylene lamp/torchSpecific chemicals, chemical compounds and gasesSubstances and structures in the bodyTypes of chemical

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