adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Which burns faster than comparable objects.
2. 2
   Made of material not designed to resist fire.
3. 3
   Emerging or unfolding quickly or rapidly. idiomatic, uncommon

Antonyms

All antonyms

slow-burning

Etymology

From long + burning.

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