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Pilot light   /pˈaɪlət laɪt/   Listen
Pilot light

noun
1.
Small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner.  Synonyms: pilot, pilot burner.
2.
Indicator consisting of a light to indicate whether power is on or a motor is in operation.  Synonyms: indicator lamp, pilot lamp.






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"Pilot light" Quotes from Famous Books



... in any part of the hot-water piping system, the water passing through the water valve at the heater causes the gas valve to open so that the whole set of burners in the heater is supplied with gas, and the burners are lighted from a pilot light. When the faucet is closed, the gas supply is shut off and the burners are put out. The pilot is lighted all the time. Space will not permit going over these connections in detail. It is a large ...
— Elements of Plumbing • Samuel Dibble



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