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premixed

4.8
A burner where fuel and air mix before burning
  • adjective
  • /ˈpriːˌmɪkst/
  • Specialized
translation icon : premezclado
  • A premixed flame produces a different temperature profile compared to a diffusion flame.

Examples

  • Safety procedures are important when handling premixed gases in the laboratory.

  • The engineer adjusted the premixed burner to achieve a more efficient combustion process.

  • The premixed fuel ensures a cleaner burn.

  • Is the gas premixed before it reaches the burner?

  • The engineer adjusted the premixed burner to improve the combustion efficiency in the lab.

  • Using a premixed gas helps to create a more stable flame in the heating system.

  • With a premixed fuel supply, the engines can achieve better performance and lower emissions.

Surface Forms

premixed positive

Morphology

premixed = premix (transparent) = pre + mix + ed

The adjective is a regular participial formation from the verb 'premix' and means that the relevant substances have been mixed before the next stage.

Etymology

Premixed comes from pre- 'before' and mix 'to join', and for burners or engines it describes fuel and air that are joined before they burn. That's why a premixed flame behaves differently from one where the parts mix while burning.