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Cinder

/ˈsɪndɚ/

Partially or mostly burnt material that results from incomplete combustion of coal or wood etc.

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📖 Definitions of "Cinder"

noun

1
Partially or mostly burnt material that results from incomplete combustion of coal or wood etc.
2
An ember.
3
Slag from a metal furnace.
4
Any strong stimulant added to tea, soda water, etc.

verb

1
To reduce to cinders.
2
To cover with cinders.
"We plan to cinder this path."

🔄 Synonyms of "Cinder"

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Word	Definition
clinkernoun	Slag or ash produced by intense heat in a furnace, kiln or boiler that forms a hard residue upon cooling.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Cinder"

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Word	Definition
clinkernoun	Slag or ash produced by intense heat in a furnace, kiln or boiler that forms a hard residue upon cooling.
slagnoun	Impurities formed and separated out when a metal is smelted from ore; vitrified cinders.
sifternoun	A tool for sifting, especially one for powdered cooking ingredients.
tephranoun	(geology) The solid material thrown into the air by a volcanic eruption that settles on the surrounding areas.
dustnoun	Fine particles.
ashnoun	Solid remains of a fire.
urnnoun	A vessel for the ashes or cremains of a deceased person.
smokenoun	(uncountable) The visible vapor/vapour, gases, and fine particles given off by burning or smoldering material.
fumenoun	A gas or vapour/vapor that is strong-smelling or dangerous to inhale.
breezenoun	A light, gentle wind.
coalnoun	(uncountable) A black or brownish black rock formed from prehistoric plant remains, composed largely of carbon and burned as a fuel.
crocknoun	(slang, Canada, US, countable and uncountable) Silly talk, a foolish belief, a poor excuse, nonsense.
dandernoun	Allergen particles that accumulate on and may be shed from the skin and fur of domestic animals, especially from household pets such as cats and dogs.
cinder blocknoun	A lightweight building block made from cinders and concrete.
tap cindernoun	The slag from a puddling furnace.
coal-smokenoun	Smoke from burning coal.
dirty coalnoun	(informal) lignite
culmnoun	Waste coal, used as a poor quality fuel.
coalburnernoun	Alternative form of coal burner. [A mechanical device that burns pulverized coal to produce a flame.]
chimney firenoun	The combustion of residue deposits referred to as soot or creosote, on the inner surfaces of chimney tiles, flue liners, stove pipes, etc.