Acetylene

Synonyms of acetylene

• alkyne
• ethyne
• methylacetylene

Collocations of acetylene

acetylene torch

Frequency: 80 %

The mechanic used an acetylene torch to cut through the metal.

acetylene gas

Frequency: 70 %

The welder used acetylene gas to fuel the welding process.

acetylene cylinder

Frequency: 60 %

The technician replaced the empty acetylene cylinder with a new one.

acetylene tank

Frequency: 50 %

The farmer stored the acetylene tank in a secure location.

acetylene regulator

Frequency: 45 %

The welder adjusted the acetylene regulator to control the flow of gas.

Idiomatic Expressions for acetylene

• Phrase: acetylene torch
  Meaning: a tool that produces a hot flame by combining acetylene gas with oxygen for cutting or welding metal
  Usage: The welder used an acetylene torch to join the metal pieces together.