deflagrate
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ləˌgreɪt verb (used with object), verb (used without object), def·la·grat·ed, def·la·grat·ing.
to burn, especially suddenly and violently.
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deflagrate (ˈdɛfləˌɡreɪt, ˈdiː-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| to burn or cause to burn with great heat and light | |
| [C18: from Latin dēflagrāre, from | |
| defla'gration | |
| —n | |
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Deflagrate
is always a great word to know.
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Example sentences
Low explosives means explosive materials, which can be caused to deflagrate when, confined.
Explosive material that will burn or deflagrate when ignited.
Does not detonate or deflagrate at all and shows a medium effect when heated under confinement.
The explosive does not detonate or deflagrate in the process, and the material that is removed is rendered inert.
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