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English noun: kindling

1. kindling (substance) material for starting a fire


Synonymspunk, spunk, tinder, touchwood


Broader (hypernym)igniter, ignitor, lighter

2. kindling (act) the act of setting something on fire


Synonymsfiring, ignition, inflammation, lighting


Broader (hypernym)burning, combustion









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