Definition of Kindling

1. Noun. Material for starting a fire.

Exact synonyms: Punk, Spunk, Tinder, Touchwood
Generic synonyms: Igniter, Ignitor, Lighter
Derivative terms: Kindle

2. Noun. The act of setting something on fire.
Exact synonyms: Firing, Ignition, Inflammation, Lighting
Generic synonyms: Burning, Combustion
Derivative terms: Ignite, Ignite, Inflame, Inflame, Kindle

Definition of Kindling

1. n. The act of causing to burn, or of exciting or inflaming the passions.

Definition of Kindling

1. Noun. small pieces of wood and twigs used to start a fire. ¹

2. Verb. (present participle of kindle#Verb kindle) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Kindling

1. material that is easily ignited [n -S]

Medical Definition of Kindling

1. A phenomenon in which there is a relatively profound alteration in brain function resulting from repeated electrical or chemical stimulation and culminating in the appearance of electrographic and behavioural convulsions whenever the stimulus is re-applied. It is used as an experimental model for epilepsy. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Kindling

kinding
kindle
kindled
kindler
kindlers
kindles
kindless
kindlessly
kindlest
kindleth
kindlier
kindliest
kindlily
kindliness
kindlinesses
kindling (current term)
kindlings
kindly
kindness
kindnesse
kindnesses
kindof
kindred
kindred soul
kindred spirit
kindred spirits
kindreds
kinds
kindsa
kindy

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