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Clinker (Verb)

Turn to clinker or form clinker under excessive heat in burning.

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The pottery began to clinker as the kiln overheated during the firing process.
Excessive heat caused the brick to clinker, resulting in a damaged and fragile structure.
When heated to extreme temperatures, certain materials can clinker, forming a brittle and useless substance.
If the furnace temperature is not controlled, the concrete will clinker and lose its binding properties.
In the coal-fired boiler, the combustible materials began to clinker, restricting airflow and reducing efficiency.

Clear out the cinders and clinker from; "we clinkered the fire frequently".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

To keep our chimney from getting clogged, we made sure to clinker out the old fireplace daily.
Clinker the remains of last night's fire to prepare it for the next day's use.
Before adding new logs, take the time to clinker the burnt residue from the previous day's fire.
We clinkered the fire frequently to maintain a healthy flame and avoid safety hazards.
During cleaning, be sure to clinker all the clinker from the fireplace to ensure a clear airway.