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Combustion

The state of burning.

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Arson 76% connected

The malicious burning of a dwelling house or outhouse of another man, which by the common law is felony; the malicious and voluntary firing of a buil…

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Deflagration 76% connected

A burning up; conflagration.

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Fire 76% connected

The evolution of light and heat in the combustion of bodies; combustion; state of ignition.

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Firing 76% connected

The act of disharging firearms.

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Flame 76% connected

A stream of burning vapor or gas, emitting light and heat; darting or streaming fire; a blaze; a fire.

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Flaming 76% connected

of Flame

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Ignition 76% connected

The act of igniting, kindling, or setting on fire.

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Incendiarism 76% connected

The act or practice of maliciously setting fires; arson.

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Incineration 76% connected

The act of incinerating, or the state of being incinerated; cremation.

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Inflammation 76% connected

The act of inflaming, kindling, or setting on fire; also, the state of being inflamed.

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Kindling 76% connected

of Kindle

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Lighting 76% connected

of Light

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Broader term 4

Garboil 76% connected

Tumult; disturbance; disorder.

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Oxidation 76% connected

The act or process of oxidizing, or the state or result of being oxidized.

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Tumult 76% connected

The commotion or agitation of a multitude, usually accompanied with great noise, uproar, and confusion of voices; hurly-burly; noisy confusion.

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Uproar 76% connected

Great tumult; violent disturbance and noise; noisy confusion; bustle and clamor.

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Combust 74% connected

Burnt; consumed.

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Combust 74% connected

Burnt; consumed.

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Synonym 1

Burning 92% connected

of Burn

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