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1. (adj.) burning
intense; passionate:
a burning desire.
2. burning
urgent or crucial:
a burning question.
Etymology: (bef. 1000)
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| Definition of 'burning' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) burning, combustion
the act of burning something
"the burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance"
2. (noun) burn, burning
pain that feels hot as if it were on fire
3. (noun) combustion, burning
a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
4. (noun) electrocution, burning
execution by electricity
5. (noun) burning, burning at the stake
execution by fire
6. (adj) burning
a form of torture in which cigarettes or cigars or other hot implements are used to burn the victim's skin
7. (adj) burning(a)
of immediate import
"burning issues of the day"
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1. (adjective) burning
extremely hot
the burning sun
2. burning
on fire
He poured water over the burning plants.
3. burning
stinging and painful
a burning sensation in his throat
4. burning
intensely felt
a burning desire/ambition to do sth
5. burning
important and needing immediate attention
a burning issue/question
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| Definition of 'burning' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (adj) burning
that burns; being on fire; excessively hot; fiery
2. (adj) burning
consuming; intense; inflaming; exciting; vehement; powerful; as, burning zeal
3. (noun) burning
the act of consuming by fire or heat, or of subjecting to the effect of fire or heat; the state of being on fire or excessively heated
4. burning
of Burn
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| Definition of 'burning' |
The Standard Electrical Dictionary |
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1. burning
(a) In a dynamo, the production of shifting and temporary arcs between the commutator and brushes, which arcs produce heat enough to injure the parts in question.
(b) In electro-plating, a defect due to too strong a current in proportion to the strength of solution and area of electrodes. This gives a black or badly-colored deposit.
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