Assertion: acetylene | /r/ObjectUse | used as fuel
Facets:
value: often
type: TEMPORAL
value: for cutting
type: PURPOSE
value: for welding
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: It is an extremely flammable and unstable hydrocarbon used as a fuel, welding gas and chemical feedstock.
text: Alkynes such as acetylene, for example, can be used as a fuel or can serve as starting points from which other useful compounds can be derived.
text: Acetylene is a common component of many chemicals and plastics and is also commonly used as a fuel for both welding and metal cutting torches.
text: When used as a fuel for welding or cutting torches, acetylene is typically combined with oxygen to produce temperatures higher than possible with acetylene alone.
text: Acetylene is a compressed gas that is used as a fuel and is stored in a liquid state.
text: Calcium carbide is a precursor to acetylene, which is often used as a fuel to cut and weld metal.