blowtube
- noun
- Specialized
:
tubo de aire
- She carefully inserted the blowtube into the torch to concentrate the heat on a small area.
Examples
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In metalworking, a blowtube can help increase the flame's temperature for soldering.
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A blowtube is essential for achieving high temperatures in metalwork.
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The glassblower used a blowtube to shape the molten glass.
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The blowtube helped the fire burn brighter.
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In metalworking, a blowtube can help increase the flame's temperature for soldering.
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The glassblower used a blowtube to shape the molten glass.
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A blowtube is essential for achieving high temperatures in metalwork.
Synonyms
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7.5
A tube you blow into to make a flame hotter for heating metal or glass
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9.9
A pipe that sends air into a furnace to make the fire hotter
A tube that sends air into a flame to make it hotter
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Etymology
Blowtube comes from the parts blow (to 'send air') and tube (a 'hollow pipe'), which gives a clear picture of its use. That's why a blowtube is a pipe used to direct air into a flame or to focus air to make heat stronger.