(Australia) A deliberately lit fire in bush or grassland, under favourable conditions, used to reduce the fuel available for a wildfire.

A medical condition, either inherited or caused by pressure on the nerves, that causes severe burning and aching of the feet, hyperesthesia, and vasomotor changes leading to excessive sweating.

plural of hazard reduction burn

(nuclear physics) A plasma undergoing nuclear fusion where the amount of fusion reactions is sufficient to produce enough energy to maintain the temperature of the plasma at a level necessary for further fusion processes.

To cut oneself off from all chance of retreat; to stake everything on success.

A person snatched away from pressing danger.

plural of brand from the burning

plural of burning nuclear plasma

(idiomatic) To cause blushing of someone's ears due to strong embarrassment.

present participle of burn one's bridges