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Noun: pilot light  pI-lut lIt
  1. 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
     
  2. 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