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oxyacetylene
(oxy|acet¦yl|ene)
Pronunciation:
/ˌɒksɪəˈsɛtɪliːn/
adjective
of or denoting welding or cutting techniques using a very hot flame produced by mixing acetylene and oxygen.
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