What is fire?

Fire

Fire is the rapid oxidation of a material in the exothermic chemical process of combustion, releasing heat, light, and various reaction products. Slower oxidative processes like rusting or digestion are not included by this definition.

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Famous quotes containing the word fire:

    “My arising prodigal
    Sun the father his quiver full of the infants of pure fire ...”
    —Dylan Thomas (1914–1953)

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    —J.G. (James Graham)

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    Of sweet fire sweeps across me, so I drown
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    —D.H. (David Herbert)