OXYACETYLENE
oxyacetylene
(noun) a mixture of oxygen and acetylene; used to create high temperatures for cutting or welding metals
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
oxyacetylene (uncountable)
A mixture of oxygen and acetylene; burns at a high temperature and is used for cutting and welding metals.
Adjective
oxyacetylene (not comparable)
Using this mixture e.g. an oxyacetylene torch
Source: Wiktionary
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