meker burner

noun

Meaning

A high-temperature laboratory gas burner that produces a wide, grid-patterned flame by mixing gas and air thoroughly before combustion.

Examples

  • The meker burner provided the consistent heat required for the crucible experiment.
  • Unlike a standard Bunsen burner, the meker burner has a grid at the top that prevents flashback.

Synonyms: gas burner, Bunsen burner, laboratory burner