deflagrate

 
Pronunciation: /ˈdɛfləgreɪt/

verb

Chemistry, dated
  • burn or cause to burn away with a sudden flame and rapid, sharp combustion: [with object]: the current will deflagrate some of the particles

Derivatives

deflagrator

noun

Origin:

early 18th century: from Latin deflagrat- 'burnt up', from the verb deflagrare, from de- 'away, thoroughly' + flagrare 'to burn'