Noun: pilot light pI-lut lIt
- Small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner
"The gas stove's pilot light ensured quick ignition of the main burners";
- pilot burner, pilot
- Indicator consisting of a light to indicate whether power is on or a motor is in operation
"The green pilot light showed the system was running";
- pilot lamp, indicator lamp
Derived forms: pilot lights
Type of: gas burner, gas jet, indicator
Encyclopedia: Pilot light