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gas burner

American  

noun

  1. the tip, jet, or nozzle from which gas issues, as on a stove.

  2. a stove or the like that burns gas as a fuel.


gas burner British  

noun

  1. Also called: gas jet.  a jet or nozzle from which a combustible gas issues in order to form a stable flame

  2. an assembly of such jets or nozzles, used esp in cooking

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of gas burner

First recorded in 1805–15

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Then, heat up some tortillas — I like warming each one over the flame of my gas burner, but you could also warm them in a pan or steam them in the microwave.

From Washington Post Sep. 15, 2022

“The contractor is going to have a temporary waste gas burner on site,” Fiore said.

From Seattle Times Sep. 5, 2022

She flicks on the gas burner to warm the oatmeal, pouring a little skim milk into it and stirring.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline

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