Definition of burn

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Burn (v. i.) To combine energetically, with evolution of heat; as, copper burns in chlorine..

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Eschar :: Eschar (n.) A dry slough, crust, or scab, which separates from the healthy part of the body, as that produced by a burn, or the application of caustics..
Cardialgy :: Cardialgy (n.) A burning or gnawing pain, or feeling of distress, referred to the region of the heart, accompanied with cardiac palpitation; heartburn. It is usually a symptom of indigestion..
Parch :: Parch (v. i.) To become scorched or superficially burnt; to be very dry.
Incense :: Incense (n.) The materials used for the purpose of producing a perfume when burned, as fragrant gums, spices, frankincense, etc..
Burning :: Burning (n.) The act of consuming by fire or heat, or of subjecting to the effect of fire or heat; the state of being on fire or excessively heated..
Incremable :: Incremable (a.) Incapable of being burnt; incombustibe.
Burn :: Burn (v. t.) To consume with fire; to reduce to ashes by the action of heat or fire; -- frequently intensified by up: as, to burn up wood..
Withe-rod :: Withe-rod (n.) A North American shrub (Viburnum nudum) whose tough osierlike shoots are sometimes used for binding sheaves.
Flare :: Flare (v. i.) To burn with an unsteady or waving flame; as, the candle flares..
Flagrancy :: Flagrancy (n.) A burning; great heat; inflammation.
Dehorn :: Dehorn (v. t.) To deprive of horns; to prevent the growth of the horns of (cattle) by burning their ends soon after they start. See Dishorn.
Dysodile :: Dysodile (n.) An impure earthy or coaly bitumen, which emits a highly fetid odor when burning..
Deflagrate :: Deflagrate (v. t.) To cause to burn with sudden and sparkling combustion, as by the action of intense heat; to burn or vaporize suddenly; as, to deflagrate refractory metals in the oxyhydrogen flame..
Burn :: Burn (n.) The operation or result of burning or baking, as in brickmaking; as, they have a good burn..
Crackle :: Crackle (v. i.) To make slight cracks; to make small, sharp, sudden noises, rapidly or frequently repeated; to crepitate; as, burning thorns crackle..
Frankincense :: Frankincense (n.) A fragrant, aromatic resin, or gum resin, burned as an incense in religious rites or for medicinal fumigation. The best kinds now come from East Indian trees, of the genus Boswellia; a commoner sort, from the Norway spruce (Abies excelsa) and other coniferous trees. The frankincense of the ancient Jews is still unidentified..
Cense :: Cense (v. i.) To burn or scatter incense.
Stigma :: Stigma (v. t.) A mark made with a burning iron; a brand.
Kindle :: Kindle (v. i.) To take fire; to begin to burn with flame; to start as a flame.
Tilery :: Tilery (n.) A place where tiles are made or burned; a tile kiln.
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