1. of, relating to, or using a mixture of oxygen and acetylene gas, especially for welding or cutting metal
Usage: technical; commonly used in industrial and construction contexts

1. a mixture of oxygen and acetylene gas used for welding, cutting, or heating metal
Usage: technical; often used in the phrase 'oxyacetylene torch' or 'oxyacetylene welding'

Examples

• The welder used an oxyacetylene torch to join the steel beams.
• Oxyacetylene welding is a common technique in metal fabrication shops.
• The construction crew cut through the metal with an oxyacetylene cutting torch.
• Oxyacetylene equipment requires careful handling due to the flammable gases involved.
• Before the invention of electric welding, oxyacetylene was the primary method for joining metals.
• The technician adjusted the oxygen and acetylene valves on the oxyacetylene apparatus.