English Explanatory Dictionary

backdraft

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Sudden, dangerous recombustion that occurs when there is a rapid reintroduction of oxygen to an enclosed space containing a fire.

Pronunciation

/ˈbækˌdɹæft/

Word forms

backdraft backdrafts back draft back draught backdraught

Etymology

From back + draft.

Related words

smoke explosion a different extreme fire behavior phenomenon fire firefighting volatile

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