noun
Bunsen
BUHN-suhn
Bunsen (noun) means Short for Bunsen burner, a small gas burner used in science labs to produce a controlled open flame. Example: “She lit the bunsen and began heating the test tube.”
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Short for Bunsen burner, a small gas burner used in science labs to produce a controlled open flame.
"She lit the bunsen and began heating the test tube."
How to use Bunsen
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe gas burner every school chemistry student uses to heat things safely.
Common pairings
bunsen burner
light the bunsen
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Etymology
Named after the German chemist Robert Bunsen, who helped popularize the burner design in the 1850s.
Class of 1850
Bunsen joined the language around 1850.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “Bunsen” mean?
The word “Bunsen” means short for Bunsen burner, a small gas burner used in science labs to produce a controlled open flame. In plain terms, the gas burner every school chemistry student uses to heat things safely.
How do you pronounce “Bunsen”?
“Bunsen” is pronounced BUHN-suhn (/ˈbʌnsən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bunsen” in a sentence?
Here is “Bunsen” used in a sentence: “She lit the bunsen and began heating the test tube.”
What part of speech is “Bunsen”?
“Bunsen” is a noun.
Where does the word “Bunsen” come from?
The word “Bunsen” dates back to around 1850 and comes from German. Named after the German chemist Robert Bunsen, who helped popularize the burner design in the 1850s.
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