Bunsen Meaning in English

word

US

ˈbʌnsən

BUN-suhn

UK

ˈbʌnsən

BUN-suhn

Definition

A Bunsen is a type of gas burner used in science labs for heating, sterilizing, or combustion. It produces a single open gas flame and is a common laboratory tool.

Usage & Nuances

"Bunsen" almost always refers to the "Bunsen burner" in science contexts. Often just called a "Bunsen" in labs. Used primarily in educational or scientific discussions, not everyday speech. Not used for common household burners.

• Spanish: bunsen (mechero de laboratorio) - mechero Bunsen
• Portuguese (BR): bico de Bunsen
• Portuguese (PT): bico de Bunsen
• Chinese (Simplified): 本生燈
• Chinese (Traditional): 本生燈
• Hindi: बन्सन बर्नर
• Arabic: موقد بنسن
• Bengali: বানসেন বার্নার
• Russian: горелка Бунзена
• Japanese: バーナー（ブンゼンバーナー）
• Vietnamese: đèn Bunsen
• Korean: 번센 버너
• Turkish: Bunsen beku
• Urdu: بنزن برنر
• Indonesian: bunsen - bunsen burner

Example Sentences

We use a Bunsen in our chemistry class.

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The Bunsen produces a hot flame.

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Always turn off the Bunsen after use.

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Be careful—the Bunsen gets very hot!

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Could you pass me the Bunsen?

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We can't start the experiment without a Bunsen.

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