gas stove
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Definition
Noun: A cooking appliance that uses combustible gas as its fuel source. It consists of one or more open burners (gas rings) on the top for heating pots and pans, and often includes an enclosed oven below for baking or roasting.
Usage
A gas stove is a common household appliance for preparing food. It is used by igniting the gas released from the burners to produce a controllable flame.
Examples
- She turned on the gas stove to boil water for pasta.
- Modern gas stoves often have electronic ignition systems instead of pilot lights.
- The chef prefers a gas stove because the heat adjusts instantly.
Advanced Usage
- Professional Context: In commercial kitchens, heavy-duty gas stoves are called ranges or restaurant ranges.
- Historical Context: Early gas stoves in the 19th century were a significant innovation over wood or coal-fired stoves.
Variants and Related Words
- Gas range: A synonym, often used interchangeably with "gas stove," sometimes implying a larger or more professional model.
- Gas cooktop: Refers specifically to the top burners without an integrated oven.
- Stove: A more general term for a cooking appliance, which can be powered by gas, electricity, or other fuels.
Synonyms
- Gas range
- Gas cooker (common in British English)
Antonyms
- Electric stove
- Induction cooktop
Related Phrases/Idioms
- To cook with gas: (Idiom) To proceed efficiently and effectively.
- Example: Now that we have the right tools, we're really cooking with gas.
- Note: This idiom references the speed and controllability of a gas flame but is not directly about the appliance itself.
Noun
- a range with gas rings and an oven for cooking with gas