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Meaning of backdraft | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈbækˌdɹæft

Definitions

Sudden, dangerous recombustion that occurs when there is a rapid reintroduction of oxygen to an enclosed space containing a fire.

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Equivalents

Suomi humahdus leimahdus
Français backdraft
Polski podmuch powiew

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

backdraught backdrivability Backdrop Backdrops backdune Backe

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