burner

• Sustantivo que designa un dispositivo o componente que produce llama o calor, como un aparato para quemar combustible o el elemento calefactor de una cocina para cocinar.

A noun referring to a device or component designed to produce a flame or heat, such as an apparatus for burning fuel or a heating element on a stove for cooking.

1. Heating element for cookingA2formal

   The part of a stove or cooker that produces heat for cooking food, typically a gas ring or electric hotplate.

   Quemador de cocina

   • She placed the pot on the front burner.
   • The electric burner heats up very quickly.
   • Make sure to turn off the burner after cooking.

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2. Fuel-burning deviceB2formal

   An apparatus designed to burn fuel or refuse, such as in a furnace or boiler.

   Quemador

   • The factory installed a new gas burner for the heating system.
   • The burner in the furnace needs regular maintenance.
   • They used a special burner to dispose of the waste.