oxyhydrogen

[ok-si-hahy-druh-juh n]

adjective

pertaining to or involving a mixture of oxygen and hydrogen.

noun

a mixture of oxygen and hydrogen, used in a blowtorch for welding steel plates or the like.

Origin of oxyhydrogen

First recorded in 1820–30; oxy-² + hydrogen

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Historical Examples of oxyhydrogen

This differs from the oxyhydrogen blowpipe only in the size of the tubes.
An Elementary Study of Chemistry
William McPherson
It has been used also as a source of heat and light in the oxyhydrogen blowpipe.
An Elementary Study of Chemistry
William McPherson
The luminous intensity of the oxyhydrogen lime-light as used in practice was generally from 200 to 400 candle-power.
Artificial Light
M. Luckiesh
Whilst engaged at the Surrey Institution he invented the oxyhydrogen blow-pipe.
Cornish Characters
S. Baring-Gould
For a small screen the oxyhydrogen light will be sufficient.
Magic, Stage Illusions and Scientific Diversions Including Trick Photography
Albert A. Hopkins

British Dictionary definitions for oxyhydrogen

oxyhydrogen

noun

1. a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen used to provide an intense flame for welding
2. (as modifier)an oxyhydrogen blowpipe

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