afterflame

[US]/ˈɑːftəfleɪm/
[UK]/ˈæftərˌfleɪm/

Translation

n.residual flame remaining after the main fire has died; ember; burning ember left after the flame; continuous burning flame; flame that moves and continues to burn
v.to continue burning after the main flame has died

Example Sentences

the afterflame persisted for several seconds after the ignition source was removed.

test results showed that the material had an afterflame time of less than two seconds.

engineers designed the alloy to resist sustained afterflame in high-temperature environments.

regulations strictly limit the allowable afterflame duration for aircraft interior panels.

observation of the afterflame behavior is critical during the vertical burn test.

the fire retardant coating effectively prevents the generation of toxic smoke during afterflame.

any sample that drips flaming particles must have its afterflame time recorded separately.

scientists studied the combustion residues left once the afterflame had completely ceased.

rapid extinguishment of the afterflame is a key requirement for flammability standards.

although the initial fire was suppressed, a faint afterflame remained in the insulation.

specific additives are mixed into the polymer to minimize afterflame characteristics.

the report highlighted the relationship between material density and afterflame spread.

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