pilot burner

noun
1.
pilot light (def 1).
Origin
1900-05
Examples from the web for pilot burner
  • The test is initiated by open flame ignition from a pilot burner.
  • Test operation of propane pilot burner backup system.
  • Further, the results from tests with a pilot burner and intermediate results from tests in a full-size boiler are given.
  • To initiate each experiment, a pilot burner flame was ignited.