BACK-FIRE
\bˈakfˈa͡ɪ͡ə], \bˈakfˈaɪə], \b_ˈa_k_f_ˈaɪə]\
Definitions of BACK-FIRE
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A premature explosion in the cylinder of a gas or oil engine during the exhaust or the compression stroke, tending to drive the piston in a direction reverse to that in which it should travel; also, an explosion in the exhaust passages of such ah engine.
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Of a Bunsen or similar air-fed burner, to light so that the flame proceeds from the internal gas jet instead of from the external jet of mixed gas and air.
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To have or experience a back fire or back fires; - said of an internal-combustion engine.
By Oddity Software
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A premature explosion in the cylinder of a gas or oil engine during the exhaust or the compression stroke, tending to drive the piston in a direction reverse to that in which it should travel; also, an explosion in the exhaust passages of such ah engine.
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Of a Bunsen or similar air-fed burner, to light so that the flame proceeds from the internal gas jet instead of from the external jet of mixed gas and air.
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To have or experience a back fire or back fires; - said of an internal-combustion engine.
By Noah Webster.
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