English to English
burning
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adjective (a)
- That burns; being on fire; excessively hot; fiery.(adjective)source: webster1913
noun (n)
- the act of burning something(noun.act)Example:
The burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance.
source: wordnet30 - a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light(noun.process)source: wordnet30
- a form of torture in which cigarettes or cigars or other hot implements are used to burn the victim's skin(noun.act)source: wordnet30
- 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.(noun)source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
- of immediate import(adj.all)Example:
Burning issues of the day.
source: wordnet30