blue fire
"Blue fire" can refer to a literal flame that burns blue due to high temperatures or sulfur combustion, as well as various symbolic and fictional uses.
Definition
B2Science
(technical)A flame that appears blue due to high temperature and complete combustion, often seen in gas stoves or Bunsen burners.
Example
- The blue fire from the Bunsen burner indicated a high-temperature flame.
C1Volcanology
(technical)A phenomenon where sulfur burns, producing an electric-blue flame, typically seen in volcanic regions.
Example
- Tourists marveled at the blue fire emanating from the Kawah Ijen volcano.
C2Slang
(dated, UK)Sensational romanticism, a term from dated UK slang.
Example
- The novel was filled with blue fire, capturing the readers' imaginations.
B2Fiction
(fantasy, science fiction)A mystical or magical flame that is blue in color, often seen in fantasy or science fiction contexts.
Example
- The sorcerer conjured blue fire to fend off the approaching enemies.
C1Dream Interpretation
(symbolic)A symbol of spiritual growth, wisdom, and transformation in dreams.
Example
- Dreaming of blue fire can signify a period of personal transformation.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "blue fire":
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