Deflagrates

/ˈdɛflæɡreɪts/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense; burns or causes to burn with sudden, intense heat and bright flame.

Etymology

Present tense third person singular of deflagrate. Formed regularly in English by adding -s to the infinitive stem.

Kelly Says

Every time sodium metal deflagrates in water with that brilliant yellow flame, you're watching one of the most dramatic chemical reactions in the chemistry classroom!

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