Question about a certain laboratory equipment?

What's the use of a "Fishtail"? (It's also called a "Wing Top")

Answer:
The wing top is a sort of cap with a narrow slot. When placed over a bunsen burner's gas jet it creates a fan like flame of "fishtail" flame.

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