Deflagration (Noun)
Meaning
Combustion that propagates through a gas or along the surface of an explosive at a rapid rate driven by the transfer of heat.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The explosion was caused by a deflagration of the flammable gas that had accumulated in the tank.
- During the experiment, the researchers observed a deflagration wave propagating through the mixture of fuel and air.
- The deflagration of the explosive material was so rapid that it produced a shockwave that shattered the surrounding windows.
- The combustion process in the engine was a deflagration that occurred at a rate of several meters per second.
- The deflagration of the propellant grain was the primary mechanism of thrust production in the solid rocket booster.