backdraft

back·draft

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bak-draft, -drahft]
- /ˈbækˌdræft, -ˌdrɑft/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bak-draft, -drahft]
- /ˈbækˌdræft, -ˌdrɑft/

Definitions of backdraft word

noun backdraft an explosive surge in a fire produced by the sudden mixing of air with other combustible gases. 1
noun backdraft A current of air or water that flows backward down a chimney, pipe, etc. 1
noun backdraft (firefighting) An extreme fire behavior phenomena involving ignition of products of combustion (such as carbon monoxide) and pyrolysis products upon introduction of oxygen to a compartment. In this phenomena the fuel generally is at a high temperature (above 600 degrees C), but combustion is limited by a lack of oxygen. Introduction of atmospheric oxygen results in explosive combustion. 0

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Origin of backdraft

First appearance:

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

First recorded in 1815-25; back2 + draft

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Parts of speech for Backdraft

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exclamation

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backdraft popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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