backdraft

noun

Meaning

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

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Related words

back draft(English)back draught(English)backdraught(English)backflash(English)back fire(English)backblast(English)backfire(English)blowback(English)combustion(English)smoke(English)thriller(English)kurt(English)

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