Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
burn-off
noun
/ˈbɜrn ɔf/
Definition
The process of removing unwanted materials by incineration or combustion.
Examples
- The forest service conducted a burn-off to manage the underbrush.
- During the oil drilling process, a burn-off is necessary to eliminate excess gas.
- The burn-off of pesticides left the land safer for wildlife.
Meaning
Burn-off refers to the controlled burning of substances, often used in industrial processes or during wildfire management to reduce fuel loads.
Synonyms
- combustion
- incineration
- destruction by fire
