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etna

etna

9.9
A small gas burner used in labs with a valve to control the flame
  • noun
  • /ˈɛtnə/
  • Archaic
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  • The chemistry teacher demonstrated the reaction using an etna to heat the solution.

Examples

  • Be sure to adjust the air valve on the etna for a clean blue flame.

  • Several etnas were placed on each bench in the laboratory for the experiment.

  • The lab technician adjusted the etna for optimal performance.

  • An etna is essential for many chemistry experiments.

  • Be sure to adjust the air valve on the etna for a clean blue flame.

  • The chemistry teacher demonstrated the reaction using an etna to heat the solution.

  • Several etnas were placed on each bench in the laboratory for the experiment.

Synonyms

Bunsen burner
vsetna
  • Specialized
4 3.5

A small gas device with an adjustable flame used in labs to heat things and do experiments

is the same laboratory device but under a different name
gas burner
vsetna
1 2.3

A tool that makes a steady flame to cook or heat things

is the laboratory version with an air valve to control the mix

Compounds

Mt Etna
4.6

A large active volcano on Sicily's east coast and the highest volcano in Europe

Surface Forms

etna singular
etnas plural

Etymology

Etna is easy to remember if you think of Mount Etna, the volcano, because both give strong 'heat' and a flame. So in the lab an etna is a small gas burner that makes a steady flame for heating in experiments.