Slow-burning Definition

adjective

Of or pertaining to something which burns more slowly than comparable objects.

Just before boarding the vessel that he was attacking, Blackbeard would take slow-burning fuse matches and, with bright red ribbon, tie them in his hair and beard. When lit, these smoking matches gave him the appearance of the Devil.
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Slow-burning Sentence Examples

  • The success of the operation depends upon the slow burning of the substance.

  • These produce slow burning carbohydrates that encourage the body to produce serotonin, the happy hormone.

  • Optical Optical alarms are more effective at detecting slow-burning fires, like overheated electrical wiring.

  • Soy candles are slow burning and can be very long lasting.

  • Add a truly unique and exotic touch with oil candle making, whether you are crafting hand blown glass oil candles, oil lamps or simple bowls with slow burning wicks in a puddle of oil.

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