oil burner

• Ein Gerät, das Öl verbrennt, um Wärme zu erzeugen, typischerweise in Heizungsanlagen oder Öfen verwendet. Umgangssprachlich kann es auch eine unattraktive oder unangenehme Person bezeichnen, wobei dieser Gebrauch informell und abwertend ist.

A device that burns oil to produce heat, typically used in heating systems or furnaces. In slang, it can also refer to a person who is unattractive or unpleasant, though this usage is informal and derogatory.

1. Heating deviceB2formal

   A device that burns oil to produce heat, typically used in furnaces or boilers for heating buildings.

   Ölbrenner

   • The technician serviced the oil burner in the basement.
   • An oil burner can be more efficient than an electric heater in cold climates.
   • They replaced their old oil burner with a new energy-efficient model.

2. Slang for a fast carC1slangamerican

   An informal term for a car that consumes a lot of oil or is very powerful and fast.

   Ölfresser

   • He drives an old oil burner that still runs like a dream.
   • That muscle car is a real oil burner, guzzling fuel on the highway.
   • My uncle's vintage Mustang is a classic oil burner.