Acetylene Torch

Pronunciation: /əˈsɛtəˌlin tɔːrtʃ/

Definitions of acetylene torch

noun acetylene - a colorless gas used as a fuel in welding and metal cutting.

Example Sentences

A1 An acetylene torch is used for cutting metal.

A2 The welder used an acetylene torch to join the metal pieces together.

B1 Before using an acetylene torch, make sure to wear proper safety gear.

B2 The technician carefully adjusted the flame on the acetylene torch for precise cutting.

C1 Mastering the use of an acetylene torch requires practice and skill.

C2 The artist expertly manipulated the acetylene torch to create intricate metal sculptures.

Examples of acetylene torch in a Sentence

formal The welder used an acetylene torch to join the metal pieces together.

informal I saw the mechanic fixing the car with an acetylene torch.

slang The artist was really 'burning it up' with the acetylene torch in the workshop.

figurative Her words were like an acetylene torch, cutting through the lies and revealing the truth.

Grammatical Forms of acetylene torch

• plural: acetylene torches
• comparative: more acetylene torch
• superlative: most acetylene torch
• present tense: use acetylene torch
• future tense: will use acetylene torch
• perfect tense: has used acetylene torch
• continuous tense: is using acetylene torch
• singular: acetylene torch
• positive degree: acetylene torch
• infinitive: to use acetylene torch
• gerund: using acetylene torch
• participle: used acetylene torch

Origin and Evolution of acetylene torch

First Known Use: 1895 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The acetylene torch was invented by French engineers Edmond Fouché and Charles Picard in the late 19th century.

Evolution of the word: The term 'acetylene torch' has remained consistent in its usage and meaning since its invention in 1895.