Deflagration

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Deflagration

Deflagration (/dɛfləˈɡreɪʃən/; from Latin deflagrare, "to burn down") is a term used in Chemistry and Physics to describe a type of combustion that occurs at subsonic speeds. It is distinguished from Detonation, which occurs at supersonic speeds and involves a shock wave.

Etymology

The term "deflagration" originates from the Latin deflagrare, which means "to burn down". It was first used in English in the early 19th century, in the context of chemical reactions and combustion processes.

Related Terms

  • Combustion: A chemical process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light.
  • Detonation: A type of combustion that occurs at supersonic speeds and involves a shock wave.
  • Subsonic: Referring to speeds less than the speed of sound.
  • Supersonic: Referring to speeds greater than the speed of sound.
  • Shock Wave: A type of propagating disturbance in a fluid, gas, or plasma medium.

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