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1. (n.) firestorm
an atmospheric phenomenon, caused by a large fire, in which the rising column of air above the fire draws in strong winds often accompanied by rain.
2. firestorm
a vehemently intense and contagious response:
a firestorm of protest.
Etymology: (1575–85)
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1. (noun) firestorm
a storm in which violent winds are drawn into the column of hot air rising over a severely bombed area
2. (noun) firestorm
an outburst of controversy
"the incident triggered a political firestorm"
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