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Flame

Flaym

/ˈfleɪm/

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flame

Dictionary meaning

The process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke.

Examples

  • The person who posted an inflammatory message got flamed.
  • The sky seemed to flame in the Hawaiian sunset.

Synonyms: fire

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