1. Plural of deflagration; rapid combustion or burning of a substance that spreads outward from the point of ignition, typically producing a shock wave but not as violent as a detonation.
Usage: Technical term used in chemistry, physics, and engineering; Often contrasted with detonation, which is more violent and faster

Examples

• The deflagrations in the fuel tank occurred in rapid succession.
• Engineers studied the deflagrations to understand how the fire spread so quickly.
• Multiple deflagrations were recorded during the controlled demolition experiment.
• The deflagrations released energy but did not produce the extreme pressure of a true explosion.
• Safety protocols were established to prevent uncontrolled deflagrations in the chemical plant.
• The researchers observed several deflagrations when the powder was exposed to heat.