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Oxyacetylene: meaning, definitions and examples

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oxyacetylene

 

[ ɒksɪəˈsɛtəliːn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

welding process

Oxyacetylene is a type of gas welding process that involves burning a mixture of oxygen and acetylene to produce a high-temperature flame. This flame is used to melt and fuse metals together, making it ideal for welding, cutting, and brazing applications. It is one of the oldest methods of welding and remains widely used due to its versatility and effectiveness. Oxyacetylene torches can also be used for heating and soldering tasks in a variety of industries.

Synonyms

acetylene welding, gas welding

Examples of usage

  • The mechanic used oxyacetylene to repair the broken metal frame.
  • Oxyacetylene welding is essential in construction and fabrication.
  • For precise cutting, the oxyacetylene torch provided optimal results.

Translations

Translations of the word "oxyacetylene" in other languages:

🇵🇹 oxiacetileno

🇮🇳 ऑक्सीएसीटिलीन

🇩🇪 Sauerstoff-Acetylen

🇮🇩 oksiasetilena

🇺🇦 оксиацетилен

🇵🇱 oksyacetylenu

🇯🇵 酸素アセチレン

🇫🇷 oxycétène

🇪🇸 oxiacetileno

🇹🇷 oksiasetilen

🇰🇷 산소 아세틸렌

🇸🇦 أوكسي أستيلين

🇨🇿 oxyacetylén

🇸🇰 oxyacetylén

🇨🇳 氧乙炔

🇸🇮 oksacetilen

🇮🇸 súrefnisasetýlen

🇰🇿 оттекті ацетилен

🇬🇪 ოქსიცეტილენი

🇦🇿 oksiasetilen

🇲🇽 oxiacetileno

Etymology

The term 'oxyacetylene' originates from the combination of two gases: oxygen and acetylene. Acetylene itself was discovered in 1836 by the chemist Edmund Davy, though its application for welding wasn't realized until later. The oxyacetylene welding process was developed in the early 1900s and quickly gained popularity for its ability to produce intense heat and enable the fusion of metals. The first commercial oxyacetylene torch was patented in 1903, and the process revolutionized metalworking industries, contributing significantly to advancements in construction and manufacturing. Over the decades, improvements in technology have enhanced the precision and efficiency of oxyacetylene equipment, making it a standard practice in various applications, from artisanal crafts to large-scale industrial production.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,955 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.