Definition of Deflagrate

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

Generic synonyms: Burn, Combust
Derivative terms: Deflagration

2. Verb. Burn with great heat and intense light. "The powder deflagrated"
Generic synonyms: Burn, Combust
Derivative terms: Deflagration

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)

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