deflagrate
The word “deflagrate” has 3 syllables: def-la-grate
It's pronounced as /ˈdɛf.ləˌɡreɪt/
What is synonym and antonym for deflagrate?
In the thesaurus, “deflagrate” has 40 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for deflagrate along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for deflagrate
- bake
- beam
- blaze
- brighten
- broil
- burn
- catch
- char
- combust
- cook
- enkindle
- fire
- flame
- flash
- flicker
- glare
- gleam
- glimmer
- glint
- glisten
- glitter
- glow
- gutter
- ignite
- kindle
- melt
- radiate
- roast
- scintillate
- scorch
- shimmer
- shine
- smolder
- smoulder
- spark
- sparkle
- sputter
- swelter
- twinkle
- waver
Meanings of deflagrate
- verb
- To burn with intense light and heat.
Example Sentences
- Certain chemicals can deflagrate when exposed to heat.
- The powder began to deflagrate as soon as it was ignited.
- Scientists study how materials deflagrate under different conditions.
- If not handled properly, the mixture may deflagrate rapidly.
- The gas did not explode but seemed to deflagrate in the open air.
On this page you'll find 40 synonyms or another words to deflagrate, such as: bake, beam, blaze, brighten, broil, burn, catch.
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