1. of, relating to, or produced by a mixture of oxygen and hydrogen gases
Usage: technical; chemistry

1. a mixture of oxygen and hydrogen gases, especially one used to produce an intensely hot flame for welding or cutting metals
Usage: technical; chemistry

Examples

• The oxyhydrogen torch produces temperatures hot enough to cut through steel.
• An oxyhydrogen flame was used in early welding techniques.
• The mixture of oxyhydrogen gases ignites with a sharp pop.
• Industrial workers relied on oxyhydrogen equipment before modern welding methods became standard.
• The oxyhydrogen reaction releases significant heat energy.