gas lighter

British  

noun

1. a device for igniting a jet of gas

2. a cigarette lighter using a gas as fuel

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Example Sentences

Unlike the colorful hot air balloons that ascend en masse during the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta by using heated ambient air, gas balloons have an envelope filled with a gas lighter than air — usually hydrogen.

From Seattle Times

The city of Manhattan Beach has banned foil balloons on public property and the mass release of latex balloons, while two San Diego County beach cities have barred balloons filled with a gas lighter than air.

From Seattle Times

The City Council on Wednesday voted unanimously to fine violators up to $500 for releasing balloons filled with gas lighter than air.

From Washington Times

A gas lighter was also found in the bag, Sheriff Normand said.

From New York Times

Mr White, station manager in King's Lynn, said the man was refilling his gas lighter when "somehow this caught light setting the kitchen on fire, it then rapidly spread through the property. "The fire compromised the gas supply to the house and that contributed to the rapid spread of the fire.

From BBC