deflagrates
The word “deflagrates” has 3 syllables: def-la-grates
It's pronounced as /ˈdɛf.ləˌɡreɪts/
What is synonym and antonym for deflagrates?
In the thesaurus, “deflagrates” has 40 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for deflagrates along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for deflagrates
- bakes
- beams
- blazes
- brightens
- broils
- burns
- catches
- chars
- combusts
- cooks
- enkindles
- fires
- flames
- flashes
- flickers
- glares
- gleams
- glimmers
- glints
- glistens
- glitters
- glows
- gutters
- ignites
- kindles
- melts
- radiates
- roasts
- scintillates
- scorches
- shimmers
- shines
- smolders
- smoulders
- sparkles
- sparks
- sputters
- swelters
- twinkles
- wavers
Meanings of deflagrates
- verb
- To burn with intense light and heat.
Example Sentences
- The mixture deflagrates when exposed to a flame.
- In the open air, the substance deflagrates instead of exploding.
- The powder deflagrates rapidly, releasing intense heat.
- When heated to a certain point, it deflagrates without warning.
- This type of fuel deflagrates rather than detonates, making it safer.
On this page you'll find 40 synonyms or another words to deflagrates, such as: bakes, beams, blazes, brightens, broils, burns, catches.
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