Definition

To burn something quickly and with a lot of heat and light.

Example

The chemist decided to deflagrate the mixture to observe the reaction.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you see how they deflagrate those old fireworks at the festival?

Yeah, it was amazing to watch the colors explode in the sky!

I wonder what it feels like to deflagrate something like that yourself.

I bet it's thrilling, but definitely needs to be done safely!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Deflagrate is formed from "de-" (meaning down or away) and "flagrare" (meaning to burn). The word describes the process of burning down or away, particularly in a rapid combustion reaction.

Memory Tip

Think of something that burns 'down' or 'away' — 'de-' means down, and 'flagrare' means to burn.

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