diff --git a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_torch/init.lua b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_torch/init.lua
index c40bef6107..eeeac76c12 100644
--- a/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_torch/init.lua
+++ b/mods/ITEMS/REDSTONE/mesecons_torch/init.lua
@@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ mcl_torches.register_torch("mesecon_torch_off", "Redstone Torch (off)",
 )
 
 mcl_torches.register_torch("mesecon_torch_on", "Redstone Torch",
-	"Redstone torches are redstone components which invert the signal of surrounding redstone components. An active component will become inactive, and an inactive component will become active. Redstone torches can be used as a quick and easy way to send a redstone to a redstone trail.",
+	"A redstone torch is a versatile redstone component which can be used to invert a redstone signal. It supplies its surrounding blocks with redstone power, except for the block it is attached to. A redstone torch is normally lit, but it can also be turned off by powering the block it is attached to. While unlit, a redstone torch does not power anything.",
 	[[Redstone torches can generally be placed at the side and on the top of full solid opaque blocks. The following exceptions apply:
 • Glass, fence, wall, hopper: Can only be placed on top
 • Upside-down slab/stair: Can only be placed on top