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flake white
nounC2/Extremely Rare
/ˌfleɪk ˈwaɪt/A specific pigment, chemically basic lead carbonate, used in oil painting.
flakeboard
nounLow/Rare
/ˈfleɪkbɔːd/A type of engineered wood panel made from compressed wood flakes and adhesive.
flakelet
nounVery Low (Obscure/Technical)
/ˈfleɪk.lɪt/A very small or miniature flake; something that resembles a tiny flake.
flaky pastry
nounB1
/ˌfleɪ.ki ˈpeɪ.stri/A light, crisp type of pastry made from many thin, separated layers of dough and fat, which puff up during baking.
flam
nounverbverb-ambitransitiveLow
/flæm/A falsehood, deception, or sham; a trick or hoax.
flambe
adjectiveverbverb-transitiveLow-Frequency
/ˈflɒmbeɪ/To douse food with a flammable spirit (typically brandy, rum, or liqueur) and ignite it to create a brief flame.
flambeau
nounC2 (Very Low Frequency)
/ˈflæmbəʊ/A flaming torch, especially one made by winding a waxed fabric around a pole and lighting it.
flamborough head
nounC1
/ˈflæmb(ə)rə ˈhɛd/A prominent chalk headland on the east coast of Yorkshire, England, forming a significant coastal landmark.
flamboyant
adjectivenounB2
/flæmˈbɔɪ.ənt/Strikingly bold, colourful, or elaborate in appearance, showing a confident and lively style that attracts attention.
flame
nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
/fleɪm/A hot, glowing body of ignited gas that is produced by something on fire.
flame azalea
nounC2
/ˈfleɪm əˈzeɪlɪə/A specific species of deciduous shrub (Rhododendron calendulaceum) native to the eastern United States, known for its vibrant, flame-colored flowers in late spring.
flame carbon
nounC1/C2 (Specialized technical/scientific term)
/ˈfleɪm ˌkɑː.bən/A highly pure form of carbon obtained by depositing carbon from a hydrocarbon flame onto a cool surface; also called lamp black or soot in some contexts.
flame cell
nounVery Low
/ˈfleɪm ˌsɛl/A specialized excretory cell found in the excretory systems of some invertebrates, such as flatworms and rotifers.
flame color
nounLow-medium
/fleɪm ˈkʌlə/The distinctive hue or appearance of a burning flame, typically referring to shades ranging from yellow and orange to blue and violet, depending on temperature and composition.
flame cultivator
nounVery Low Frequency / Technical Term
/fleɪm ˈkʌltɪveɪtə/A piece of agricultural machinery that uses intense flames to destroy weeds by burning them.
flame cutting
nounC1
/ˈfleɪm ˌkʌtɪŋ/A thermal cutting process that uses a controlled, high-temperature oxyfuel gas flame to heat metal to its ignition temperature, followed by an oxygen stream to oxidize and remove the molten material, creating a cut.
flame gun
nounLow
/fleɪm ɡʌn/A portable device that produces a concentrated, controlled flame, typically used for burning off weeds, paint, or starting controlled fires.
flame hardening
nounLow
/fleɪm ˈhɑːd(ə)nɪŋ/A surface-hardening process where a metal part is heated with an oxyacetylene flame and then rapidly quenched.
flame lamp
nounLow
/fleɪm læmp/A lamp or lantern that produces light through an open flame, traditionally fueled by oil, paraffin, or gas.
flame retardant
nounB2
/ˌfleɪm rɪˈtɑː.dənt/A substance that slows or prevents the spread of fire.

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