Assertion: pilot light | /r/CapableOf | provide flame
Facets:
value: to ignite a larger gas burner
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: 1. small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner Familiarity information: PILOT BURNER used as a noun is very rare.
text: Although they are gradually being replaced by electronic ignition devices, pilot lights still provide the flame that ignites many gas appliances, including water heaters, room heaters and stoves.