English Explanatory Dictionary

gas mantle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The incandescent gauze (mantle) surrounding the flame in a gas lamp, which contains rare earths to enhance the light output.

Word forms

gas mantle gas mantles

Synonyms

Welsbach mantle

Related words

illuminating gas
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