Back-Fire Synonyms & Definitions

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• Back-fireDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (v. i.) Of a Bunsen or similar air-fed burner, to light so that the flame proceeds from the internal gas jet instead of from the external jet of mixed gas and air.
2. (v. i.) To have or experience a back fire or back fires; -- said of an internal-combustion engine.