Cindering: meaning, definitions and examples

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cindering

 

[ หˆsษชndษ™rษชล‹ ]

Verb
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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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cinderizaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคพเค–

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Asche

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ abu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะพะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ popiรณล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cendres

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cenizas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผller

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู…ุงุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ popel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ popol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฐ็ƒฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pepel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ aska

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒ—แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรผl

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.