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Deflagrate (Verb)

Cause to burn rapidly and with great intensity; "care must be exercised when this substance is to be deflagrated".

Verbs of raining, snowing, thawing, thundering.

The chemical compound will deflagrate spontaneously if it is exposed to heat above 50 degrees Celsius.
Care must be exercised when handling this flammable liquid to avoid accidental ignition that could cause it to deflagrate.
In the laboratory setting, the experimental mixture was intentionally designed to undergo rapid oxidation and thus deflagrate in a controlled manner.
If the gas tank ruptures due to excessive pressure buildup, its contents can deflagrate, inflicting immense damage on the surrounding area.
Misuse of high-energy fuel sources can lead to unpredictable deflagration of the reactants, potentially resulting in catastrophic incidents or explosions.

Burn with great heat and intense light; "the powder deflagrated".

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

The powder deflagrated in a brilliant flash of light, showering sparks everywhere.
Upon ignition, the explosive material began to deflagrate, producing a loud roar and intense heat.
In the lab experiment, the chemist carefully observed as the substance began to deflagrate, releasing a burst of flames and energy.
The fuel mixture was designed to deflagrate rapidly, producing a immense amount of power in a short time.
As the rocket booster ignited, it began to deflagrate, propelling the spacecraft upward with incredible force.