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oxyacetylene torch (ŏk'sēəsĕt`əlēn), tool that mixes and burns oxygen and acetylene to produce an extremely hot flame. This torch can be used for cutting steel and for welding iron and various other metals. The temperature of the flame can reach as high as 6,300°F; (3,480°C;). oxyacetylene torch [¦äk·sē·ə′sed·əl‚ēn ¦tȯrch] (engineering) A torch that mixes acetylene and oxygen to produce a hot flame for the welding or cutting of metal. Also known as acetylene torch. 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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He also added an arc welder, a 5,000-watt generator and an oxyacetylene torch. Santellano-Shirey has avoided serious injury, but last summer an oxyacetylene torch that flared up in her hand ignited her hair. Occasionally he'll haul out his oxyacetylene torch, fire it up, and start fusing things together. |
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