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Definition of Deflagrate

1. Verb. Cause to burn rapidly and with great intensity. "Care must be exercised when this substance is to be deflagrated"

2. Verb. Burn with great heat and intense light. "The powder deflagrated"

Definition of Deflagrate

1. v. i. To burn with a sudden and sparkling combustion, as niter; also, to snap and crackle with slight explosions when heated, as salt.

2. v. t. To cause to burn with sudden and sparkling combustion, as by the action of intense heat; to burn or vaporize suddenly; as, to deflagrate refractory metals in the oxyhydrogen flame.

Definition of Deflagrate

1. [v -GRATED, -GRATING, -GRATES]

Medical Definition of Deflagrate

1. To burn with a sudden and sparkling combustion, as niter; also, to snap and crackle with slight explosions when heated, as salt. Origin: L. Deflagratus, p. P. Of deflagrare to burn up; de- + flagrare to flame, burn. To cause to burn with sudden and sparkling combustion, as by the action of intense heat; to burn or vaporize suddenly; as, to deflagrate refractory metals in the oxyhydrogen flame. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Deflagrate

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