deflagrate
deflagrate
Definition
defla·grate (def′lə grāt′)
transitive verb, intransitive verb deflagrated -·grat′ed, deflagrating -·grat′·ing
to burn rapidly, with intense heat and dazzling light
Etymology: < L deflagratus, pp. of deflagrare, to burn, consume < de-, intens. + flagrare, to burn: see flagrant
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