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Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The incandescent gauze (mantle) surrounding the flame in a gas lamp, which contains rare earths to enhance the light output.

Equivalents

Deutsch Glühstrumpf
Suomi hehkusukka
Français manchon à incandescence
Nederlands gloeikousje

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

gas mark gas mask gas mechanics gas meter gas meter bandit gas oil

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