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Deflagrate
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What's The Definition Of Deflagrate?Synonyms | Synonyms for Deflagrate: Related Terms | Find terms related to Deflagrate: See Also | Deflagrate In Webster's Dictionary \Def"la*grate\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Deflagrated}; p.
pr. & vb. n. {Deflagrating}.] [L. deflagratus, p. p. of
deflagrare to burn up; de- + flagrare to flame, burn.]
(Chem.)
To burn with a sudden and sparkling combustion, as niter;
also, to snap and crackle with slight explosions when heated,
as salt.
\Def"la*grate\, v. t. (Chem.) 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. |
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