noun
- a sudden burst of flame or fire that shoots backward, especially from an engine, furnace, or combustion device
Usage: technical; automotive/mechanical context
Examples
- The mechanic warned that a flareback from the carburetor could occur if the engine backfired.
- A flareback in the furnace caused the safety valve to activate immediately.
- The jet engine experienced a flareback during the test run, prompting an emergency shutdown.
- Improper fuel mixture can lead to a dangerous flareback in older combustion engines.