diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tools.dm b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tools.dm
index 5fbba12e35..7cd6925f8d 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tools.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/weapons/tools.dm
@@ -684,7 +684,7 @@
 
 /obj/item/weapon/weldingtool/experimental
 	name = "experimental welding tool"
-	desc = "An experimental welder capable of self-fuel generation. It can output a flame hotter than regular welders."
+	desc = "An experimental welder capable of synthesizing its own fuel from waste compounds. It can output a flame hotter than regular welders."
 	icon_state = "exwelder"
 	max_fuel = 40
 	w_class = ITEMSIZE_NORMAL