Põleti

Põleti is an Estonian noun meaning a device that produces a flame for heating or cooking. It is most commonly used to refer to burners on a cooktop or stove, where a controlled flame is supplied by gas or another fuel. The term can also denote burners used in camping stoves, lanterns, or portable heaters. In technical and industrial contexts, põleti is a general term for any flame-producing device designed to burn fuel and sustain combustion, such as gas burners or oil burners.

Etymology and usage notes: the word is derived from the Estonian verb põlema, “to burn.” In compound terms it is combined with the fuel source or appliance name, for example gaasipõleti meaning “gas burner.” The word is common in everyday language when discussing turning on the flame on a hob, adjusting flame size, or selecting a burner on a stove.

Overall, põleti encompasses both domestic and industrial flame-producing devices and is a standard term in Estonian for components that generate heat by burning fuel. See also burner, stove, and heating equipment for related concepts.