deflagrate
verbHow many syllables in deflagrate?
There are 3 syllables in the word deflagrate.How to pronounce deflagrate:
Definition of deflagrate:
- deflagrate (verb):
- to cause to deflagrate compare detonate sense 1
Synonyms for deflagrate:
combust
Antonyms for deflagrate:
bang
be set off
blast
blow
blow up
boom
burst
burst apart
crump
detonate
erupt
explode
fulminate
go bang
go boom
go off
kablooey
let go
mushroom
pop
shatter
shoot off
va-voom
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