Deflagration

Pronunciation: /dɪˌflæɡˈreɪʃən/

Definitions of deflagration

noun a process in which a substance burns rapidly and produces heat and light

Example Sentences

A1 A deflagration is a sudden and violent explosion.

A2 The firefighters were called to the scene of a deflagration at the factory.

B1 The deflagration caused significant damage to the building.

B2 The investigation revealed that the deflagration was caused by a faulty gas line.

C1 Experts were brought in to analyze the deflagration and determine its cause.

C2 The deflagration was so intense that it could be heard from miles away.

Examples of deflagration in a Sentence

formal The deflagration of the fireworks display was a sight to behold.

informal The deflagration of the bonfire lit up the night sky.

slang The deflagration of the car engine was so loud, it scared me.

figurative The deflagration of emotions between them was intense and passionate.

Grammatical Forms of deflagration

• past tense: deflagrated
• plural: deflagrations
• comparative: more deflagration
• superlative: most deflagration
• present tense: deflagrates
• future tense: will deflagrate
• perfect tense: has deflagrated
• continuous tense: is deflagrating
• singular: deflagration
• positive degree: deflagration
• infinitive: to deflagrate
• gerund: deflagrating
• participle: deflagrating

Origin and Evolution of deflagration

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'deflagration' originated from the Latin word 'deflagrare', which means 'to burn down'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a rapid combustion or burning, the word 'deflagration' has evolved to also refer to explosions caused by the rapid release of energy in a confined space.