backdraft

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English

Definitions

noun

Sudden, dangerous recombustion that occurs when there is a rapid reintroduction of oxygen to an enclosed space containing a fire.

Related words

Synonyms

back draft back draught backdraught backflash back fire backblast backfire blowback flareback flashfire flashover burnover spot fire backburn airblast smoke explosion

Associated

combustion smoke thriller kurt ron guests universal russell howard fire effects directed

Rhymes

black draught back draft stack draft

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