smoke explosion

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Usage notes 1.2.2 Translations 1.3 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

smoke + explosion

[edit] Noun

smoke explosion (plural smoke explosions)

1. (firefighting) An explosion of flue gases accumulated inside a burning building.

[edit] Usage notes

The term smoke explosion is often used (incorrectly) as a synonym for backdraft.

[edit] Translations

[edit] See also

• fire
• firefighting
• volatile