Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

deflagrate

verb

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Definition

To burn or explode with great speed, producing a shock wave.

Examples

The powder will deflagrate when exposed to an ignition source.
In a controlled environment, the chemist observed the compound deflagrate without any harmful side effects.
Fireworks are designed to deflagrate quickly, creating bright flashes in the sky.

Meaning

Deflagration is a combustion that propagates through a medium at a speed less than the speed of sound, often resulting in the rapid release of energy.