deflagration (n)

n13450417

type n
lex_filenum 22
def combustion that propagates through a gas or along the surface of an explosive at a rapid rate driven by the transfer of heat
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Hypernym combustion, burning
Derivationally related form deflagration → deflagrate; deflagration → deflagrate
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Hyponym combustion, burning
Derivationally related form deflagrate → deflagration; deflagrate → deflagration

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