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deflagrate
verb
Burn with great heat and intense light
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Pronunciation
ˈdɛfləɡɹeɪt
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verb
Burn with great heat and intense light
“The powder deflagrated”
verb
Cause to burn rapidly and with great intensity
“Care must be exercised when this substance is to be deflagrated”
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The powder deflagrated
Care must be exercised when this substance is to be deflagrated
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