gas ring
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Definition
Noun: A gas ring is a circular metal pipe, part of a gas stove or cooker, that has several small holes. Gas escapes through these holes and is ignited to produce a ring of flames for cooking.
Usage
A gas ring is the specific burner on a traditional gas stove. It is where the flame appears for heating pots and pans. * Turn on the gas ring and place the kettle over it. * The old stove has four gas rings of different sizes.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in the context of older or traditional kitchen appliances, distinguishing them from modern electric hobs or induction cooktops.
- The recipe assumed everyone cooked on a gas ring, but she only had an electric stove.
Variants and Related Words
- Gas burner: A more general term for any device where gas is burned, which can include a gas ring. A gas ring is a type of gas burner.
- Hob: A British English term for the top cooking surface of a stove, which can contain gas rings or electric hotplates.
- Stovetop: The American English equivalent of a hob; the surface where cooking pots are placed.
Synonyms
- Gas burner
- Cooker ring (primarily British English)
Related Phrases
- Turn on/light the gas ring: To activate the burner.
- Make sure the kitchen is ventilated before you light the gas ring.
- Over a gas ring: Describing the method of cooking.
- The soup was simmering over a low gas ring.
Noun
- gas burner consisting of a circular metal pipe with several small holes through which gas can escape to be burned