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kindling
[ kind-ling ]
/ ˈkɪnd lɪŋ /
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noun
material that can be readily ignited, used in starting a fire.
the act of one who kindles.
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OTHER WORDS FROM kindling
un·kin·dling, adjectiveWords nearby kindling
kindhearted, kindjal, kindle, kindless, kindliness, kindling, kindly, kindness, kind of, kindred, kindred spirit
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British Dictionary definitions for kindling
kindling
/ (ˈkɪndlɪŋ) /
noun
material for starting a fire, such as dry wood, straw, etc
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