fire
nounmasculine/ĩˈsẽdju/medium
in·cên·dio
Definitions
1A fire that spreads uncontrollably, causing destruction.
The fire in the forest was devastating.
The firefighters battled the fire for hours.
Common collocations
forest firearson fire
2Intentional conflagration, usually to cause damage.
The fire was caused by a criminal act.
Authorities are investigating the intentional fire.
3Burning of materials, such as waste or refuse.
The burning of waste caused pollution.
The burning of refuse was quickly controlled.
Etymology
Do latim 'incendium'