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burner
noun burn·er \ˈbər-nər\
: the part of a furnace, stove, etc., where the flame or heat is produced
: a device that burns something : a device in which something is burned
computers : a device that is used to record information or music on a CD or DVD
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1
: one that burns : as a : the part of a fuel-burning or heat-producing device (as a furnace or stove) where the flame or heat is produced b : a device for recording data on an optical disk
2
: an athlete who possesses great speed
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First Known Use of BURNER
14th century
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burner
noun burn·er \ˈbər-nər\
Definition of BURNER for Kids
: the part of a stove or furnace where the flame or heat is produced
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noun burn·er \ˈbər-nər\
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