oxyhydrogen

American  

[ok-si-hahy-druh-juhn] / ˌɒk sɪˈhaɪ drə dʒən /

adjective

1. pertaining to or involving a mixture of oxygen and hydrogen.

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noun

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

oxyhydrogen British  

/ ˌɒksɪˈhaɪdrədʒən /

noun

1. 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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Etymology

Origin of oxyhydrogen

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

Example Sentences

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oxyhydrogen

The metal as obtained in this process is lustrous and takes a polish, does not melt in the oxyhydrogen flame, but liquefies in the electric arc, and is not affected by air at ordinary temperatures.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 3 "Chitral" to "Cincinnati" by Various

He finally developed the "lime-light" by directing an oxyhydrogen flame upon a piece of lime and this device was adapted to search-lights and to indoor projection.

From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Luckiesh, Matthew

While the oxyhydrogen flame is intensely hot, it is almost non-luminous.

From An Elementary Study of Chemistry by McPherson, William

While the temperature of the flame is not so high as that of the oxyhydrogen blowpipe, it nevertheless suffices for most chemical operations carried out in the laboratory.

From An Elementary Study of Chemistry by McPherson, William

The luminous intensity of the oxyhydrogen lime-light as used in practice was generally from 200 to 400 candle-power.

From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Luckiesh, Matthew