English Dictionary

firesetting

noun

The setting of fires; arson. / (mining, historical) The use of fire to soften or crack the working face of a lode, to facilitate excavation; later superseded by the use of explosives.

Firesetting is a dangerous and illegal activity.

意味（1）

The setting of fires; arson.

Given the scope of the negative outcomes associated with juvenile firesetting, it is surprising that there is so little empirical study of this behaviour.

意味（2）

(mining, historical) The use of fire to soften or crack the working face of a lode, to facilitate excavation; later superseded by the use of explosives.