burners

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Why, the burners are all lighted.

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  1. noun One that burns, especially:
  2. noun A device, as in a furnace, stove, or gas lamp, that is lighted to produce a flame.
  3. noun A device on a stovetop, such as a gas jet or electric element, that produces heat.

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  • Burner orifices need to be cleaned on a regular basis and the burners should be adjusted.
  • Most hospitals shut down their burners, and city incinerator managers became pickier about what they'd accept. —  hattiesburgamerican.com -
  • And, burners, annoyed by social barriers, or are you happy to have them back? —  Mission Mission
  • Cajun and zydeco barn burners are a staple of their work. —  ickmusic
  • No Macs have Blu-ray burners, and iMovie lacks an Export to Tape command, so your high-def masterpieces are pretty much trapped forever on your Mac. —  Pogue's Posts
 

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