| combustion |
the act or process of burning. [1/3 definitions] |
| cordite |
a smokeless, slow-burning explosive formed into the shape of a cord, used in some ammunition. |
| crematorium |
a furnace for burning to ashes human remains, or the building in which such cremation occurs; crematory. |
| creosote |
an oily liquid commercially distilled from coal tar or wood for use as a wood preservative and antiseptic, and produced as a waste product in chimneys from the burning of wood as fuel. [1/2 definitions] |
| fire |
the effects, such as heat, light, and flames, produced by burning. [3/14 definitions] |
| fire ant |
any of various ants that can inflict a burning sting, found esp. in South America and the southern United States. |
| firebrand |
a piece of burning wood. [1/3 definitions] |
| fireflood |
a procedure designed to increase the flow of oil from an oil well by injecting compressed air into the ground and burning some of the oil. |
| fire up |
to get (something) burning, heating, or cooking. [1/2 definitions] |
| flame |
the ignited gas and vapor that rises from a burning object and is visible as brightly colored, wavering light. [2/9 definitions] |
| fly ash |
fine, often airborne particles of ash derived from the burning of solid fuel and recognized as a factor in air pollution. [1/2 definitions] |
| fusee |
a match with a large head ignited by friction and capable of burning even in a wind. [1/4 definitions] |
| gas jet |
a flame of burning gas from such a fitting. [1/2 definitions] |
| gaslight |
the light emitted by a burning gas such as methane. [2/3 definitions] |
| go out |
to stop burning or being lit. [1/6 definitions] |
| gutter |
of a candle, to drain off the melted wax from the hollow formed around the burning wick through a channel formed at the edge of the hollow. [1/10 definitions] |
| heartburn |
a burning sensation in the lower chest, sometimes accompanied by a small regurgitation of stomach acid. |
| hibachi |
a small, charcoal-burning grill of Japanese origin for cooking food. |
| ignite |
to cause to begin burning; set on fire; kindle. [1/5 definitions] |
| immolate |
to kill or offer as a sacrifice, esp. by burning. |
| immolation |
an act or instance of killing as a sacrifice, esp. by burning. |