(physics, astronomy) the nucleosynthesis process, in stars where temperatures exceed 3x10⁹K, in which silicon undergoes photodisintegration to form fragments which in turn produce elements of atomic number up to 60, peaking at iron

(physics, astronomy) the nucleosynthesis process, in stars of less than 1.2 solar mass, in which hydrogen is converted to helium, deuterium and some lithium

(physics, astronomy) The nucleosynthesis process, subsequent to carbon burning, in which neon disintegrates to oxygen which subsequently fuses to form silicon, phosphorus sulfur and other elements of atomic number up to 40.

(physics, astronomy) the nucleosynthesis process, in stars with temperatures over 10⁸K, in which helium is converted to carbon and then to oxygen, neon and magnesium

The act of burning a flag, especially the flag of a nation as an act of protest at that nation's activities.

(idiomatic, colloquial) Being the topic of discussion in another place; or sensing that this is happening.

present participle of burn down

The practice of destroying books by fire because of moral, religious or political objections to the material they contain. / An event where books are burned

(India) A flat area near the top of a river ghat where Hindus burn their dead; a funeral pyre.

A thermal lance.