Cindering: meaning, definitions and examples
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cindering
[ หsษชndษrษชล ]
burning material
Cindering refers to the process of burning something to the point where it turns into cinders, which are particles of ash or charred wood that remain after a fire. This term is often associated with the remnants of a fire that are no longer capable of continuing to burn but still contain some heat. Cindering can occur in various contexts, such as in fireplaces, industrial settings, or natural wildfires. The act of cindering can create a significant amount of ash, which may be used for different purposes like gardening or even as a soil amendment.
Synonyms
burning down, charred, smoldering.
Examples of usage
- The logs in the fireplace were slowly cindering away.
- After the campfire was extinguished, only cindering remained.
- The factory left behind cindering after burning the waste.
- The remnants of the barbecue were just cindering and ashes.
Translations
Translations of the word "cindering" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cinderizaรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช Asche
๐ฎ๐ฉ abu
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะพะปะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ popiรณล
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฐ
๐ซ๐ท cendres
๐ช๐ธ cenizas
๐น๐ท kรผller
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑู ุงุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ popel
๐ธ๐ฐ popol
๐จ๐ณ ็ฐ็ฌ
๐ธ๐ฎ pepel
๐ฎ๐ธ aska
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบาฏะป
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kรผl
๐ฒ๐ฝ cenizas
Etymology
The term 'cinder' comes from the Middle English word 'cinder', which is derived from Old English 'cyndre', meaning 'the remains of a fire'. This term has Germanic roots and is related to similar words in other languages. The process of cindering has been a part of human activity since the discovery of fire, as people used fire for cooking, heating, and protection. Over time, as various materials were burned, produce cinders became a common sight in both domestic and industrial contexts. The evolution of the word highlights the dedication of early societies to harness the power of fire, ensuring that its remnants were recognized and often repurposed.