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pilot light 1. a small auxiliary flame that ignites the main burner of a gas appliance when the control valve opens 2. a small electric light used as an indicator pilot light [′pī·lət ‚līt] (electricity) (engineering) A small, constantly burning flame used to ignite a gas burner. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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When the pilot is lit and the operator holds down the button on top of the control's gas cock knob, the pilot flame will heat the thermocouple. |
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