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destructive fire — fire intended to eliminate an enemy and destroy their military resources … English contemporary dictionary
fire|pow|er — «FYR POW uhr», noun. 1. the ability to deliver effective, accurate, and destructive fire: »The artillery has more firepower than the infantry. 2. the amount of fire delivered by a military unit or a particular weapon … Useful english dictionary
fire-retardant — /fuyeur ri tahr dnt/, adj. able to slow or check the spread of destructive fire. [1910 15] * * * … Universalium
Fire (classical element) — Fire has been an important part of many cultures and religions, from pre history to modern day, and was vital to the development of civilization. It has been regarded in many different fashions throughout history.Greek and Roman Tradition Fire is … Wikipedia
Fire (disambiguation) — Fire is a slow, self sustaining oxidation in which the fuel ejects combusting or burning gasFire may also refer to: * Conflagration, a large destructive uncontrolled burning * Fire (classical element) * A Cantonese food classification * Shooting… … Wikipedia
Fire protection engineering — (also known as fire engineering or fire safety engineering) is the application of science and engineering principles to protect people and their environments from the destructive effects of fire and smoke. The discipline of fire protection… … Wikipedia
FIRE — (Heb. אֵשׁ). In the Bible Once humans discovered that fire could be maintained and exploited for their needs, it became one of their most important assets. Fire was used for light, warmth, cooking, roasting, baking, in waging war, and in various… … Encyclopedia of Judaism
Fire coral — Millepora dichotoma Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia … Wikipedia
fire — ► NOUN 1) the state of burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air and give out bright light, heat, and smoke. 2) an instance of destructive burning. 3) wood or coal burnt in a hearth or stove for heating or cooking.… … English terms dictionary
fire — [fīr] n. [ME fyr < OE, akin to Ger feuer < IE base * pewōr > Gr pyra, PYRE, Czech pýř, glowing embers] 1. the active principle of burning, characterized by the heat and light of combustion 2. fuel burning in a furnace, fireplace, etc. 3 … English World dictionary
