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Gauze

Key Stage 3

Meaning

A picture showing a gauze on top of a tripod and underneath a beaker.

A gauze is a piece of equipment used to spread the heating effect of a flame.

About Gauzes

A gauze is used to prevent the flame from heating one area more than another.
A gauze is made from metal wires crossed over and a ceramic material in the centre.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

A gauze is a piece of equipment used to spread the heating effect of a flame.

About Gauzes

A gauze is used to prevent the flame from heating one area more than another.
A gauze is made from metal wires crossed over and a ceramic material in the centre.