Definition of burn

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Burn (v. t.) To cause to combine with oxygen or other active agent, with evolution of heat; to consume; to oxidize; as, a man burns a certain amount of carbon at each respiration; to burn iron in oxygen..

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Urticaria :: Urticaria (n.) The nettle rash, a disease characterized by a transient eruption of red pimples and of wheals, accompanied with a burning or stinging sensation and with itching; uredo..
Grate :: Grate (n.) A frame or bed, or kind of basket, of iron bars, for holding fuel while burning..
Burnish :: Burnish (v. i.) To shine forth; to brighten; to become smooth and glossy, as from swelling or filling out; hence, to grow large..
Fire :: Fire (n.) Torture by burning; severe trial or affliction.
Rochelime :: Rochelime (n.) Lime in the lump after it is burned; quicklime.
Gatten Tree :: Gatten tree () A name given to the small trees called guelder-rose (Viburnum Opulus), cornel (Cornus sanguinea), and spindle tree (Euonymus Europaeus)..
Limekiln :: Limekiln (n.) A kiln or furnace in which limestone or shells are burned and reduced to lime.
Ashes :: Ashes (n. pl.) Specifically: The remains of the human body when burnt, or when returned to dust by natural decay..
Calid :: Calid (a.) Hot; burning; ardent.
Deflagrate :: Deflagrate (v. i.) To burn with a sudden and sparkling combustion, as niter; also, to snap and crackle with slight explosions when heated, as salt..
Burn :: Burn (v. i.) In certain games, to approach near to a concealed object which is sought..
Bunsen''s Burner :: Bunsen's burner () See under Battery, and Burner..
Andiron :: Andiron (n.) A utensil for supporting wood when burning in a fireplace, one being placed on each side; a firedog; as, a pair of andirons..
Crisp :: Crisp (n.) That which is crisp or brittle; the state of being crisp or brittle; as, burned to a crisp; specifically, the rind of roasted pork; crackling..
Solarize :: Solarize (v. t.) To injure by too long exposure to the light of the sun in the camera; to burn.
Heartburned :: Heartburned (a.) Having heartburn.
Scottering :: Scottering (n.) The burning of a wad of pease straw at the end of harvest.
Sienna :: Sienna (n.) Clay that is colored red or brown by the oxides of iron or manganese, and used as a pigment. It is used either in the raw state or burnt..
Tawny :: Tawny (n.) Of a dull yellowish brown color, like things tanned, or persons who are sunburnt; as, tawny Moor or Spaniard; the tawny lion..
Deflagration :: Deflagration (n.) A burning up; conflagration.
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