English Explanatory Dictionary

slow-burning

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Which burns more slowly than comparable objects.
  2. Made of material designed to resist fire.
  3. Emerging or unfolding slowly or gradually.

Word forms

slow-burning more slow-burning most slow-burning

Etymology

From slow + burning.

Synonyms

slow-burn

Antonyms

long-burning

Related words

slow burn slow-burn slow burner
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