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kindling

/ˈkɪndlɪŋ/

Translations

kindlingnoun

растопка

We need some kindling to start the fire.

Нам нужна растопка, чтобы разжечь огонь.

Synonyms

ignition material

kindlingadjective

/ˈkɪndlɪŋ/

Used attributively before a noun, e.g., "kindling wood"; functions adjectivally.

Synonyms

kindleverb

kindling

Gerund

kindled

Past Simple

kindled

Past Participle

kindling

Gerund

/ˈkɪndəl/

разжигать

He used dry leaves to kindle the fire.

Он использовал сухие листья, чтобы разжигать огонь.

воспламенять

The dry wood kindled easily.

Сухая древесина легко воспламенялась.

зажигать

She kindled the lamp with a match.

Она зажгла лампу спичкой.

Additional translations

Synonyms

Definitions

kindlingnoun

Small sticks or twigs used to start a fire.

We gathered some kindling to help ignite the campfire.

The act or process of igniting something or of stirring up emotion or interest.

The kindling of their enthusiasm was evident as the project took shape.

(Neuroscience) A phenomenon in which repeated sub-threshold electrical or chemical stimuli eventually provoke seizures.

Scientists study kindling to understand the development of epilepsy in animal models.

kindlingadjective

kindleverb

To start a fire; to ignite.

He used dry leaves and twigs to kindle the campfire.

To arouse or inspire an emotion or feeling.

The teacher's enthusiasm kindled a love for science in her students.

To become aroused or animated.

As the debate progressed, his interest kindled and he joined the discussion.

To begin to burn or catch fire (intransitive).

Damp logs will never kindle without kindling wood.