DEFLAGRATE

deflagrate. Deflagrate, v.t. to burn, to consume

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Def″la‐grate (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Deflagrated; p. pr. & vb. n. Deflagrating.] [[L. deflagratus, p. p. of deflagrare to burn up; de- + flagrare to flame, burn.]] (Chem.) To burn with a sudden and sparkling combustion, as niter; also, to snap and crackle with slight explosions when heated, as salt.