1. (noun) German chemist who with Kirchhoff pioneered spectrum analysis but is remembered mainly for his invention of the Bunsen burner (1811-1899)

• robert bunsen
• robert wilhelm bunsen

2. (noun) a gas burner used in laboratories; has an air valve to regulate the mixture of gas and air

• bunsen burner
• etna

1. (noun) a gas burner used in laboratories; has an air valve to regulate the mixture of gas and air

• gas burner
• gas jet