Blowtorch: meaning, definitions and examples
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blowtorch
[ ˈbloʊtɔːrtʃ ]
tool for heating
A blowtorch is a tool that produces a hot flame, typically used for soldering, brazing, and cutting metals. It creates a controlled flame by mixing a fuel gas, like propane or acetylene, with oxygen. Blowtorches are commonly used in metalworking, construction, and maintenance applications.
Synonyms
flame torch, torch, welding torch.
Examples of usage
- The technician used a blowtorch to weld the metal pieces together.
- Blowtorches are essential for plumbers when soldering pipes.
- He carefully aimed the blowtorch at the metal to melt it.
- The workshop was filled with the sound of blowtorches during the construction.
Translations
Translations of the word "blowtorch" in other languages:
🇵🇹 maçarico
🇮🇳 ब्लो टॉर्च
🇩🇪 Lötlampe
🇮🇩 soldering torch
🇺🇦 паяльна лампа
🇵🇱 palnik
🇯🇵 バーナー
🇫🇷 chalumeau
🇪🇸 soplete
🇹🇷 açık ocak
🇰🇷 용접 torch
🇸🇦 مشعل اللحام
🇨🇿 plamenomet
🇸🇰 plameňomet
🇨🇳 喷灯
🇸🇮 plamenomet
🇮🇸 lögunarlamp
🇰🇿 құйылған шам
🇬🇪 ბლოუტორჩი
🇦🇿 soldering torch
🇲🇽 soplete
Etymology
The word 'blowtorch' originates from the combination of 'blow,' from the Old English 'blāwan,' meaning 'to blow or breathe,' and 'torch,' from the Latin 'torca,' meaning 'twisted or twisted object.' The term started being used in English to describe a device that produces a flame in the late 19th century. Blowtorches became popular during the industrial revolution when there was a growing need for heating metals for various applications. Over the years, advancements in gas and oxygen torch technology have allowed for more efficient and powerful blowtorches, enhancing their prevalence in a wide range of industries from construction to automotive repair.