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smolder

[smohl-der] / ˈsmoʊl dər /


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As a result, they may overlook slower, less visible fires that smolder deep within peat and organic soils.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

"Peatlands and organic soils can smolder for weeks to years, releasing enormous amounts of ancient carbon."

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

Passions still smolder below the surface, but there is not enough oxygen to let them flame into life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

The first park ranger on the burn scar Jan. 1 testified that she saw smoldering and that wildfires can smolder for days.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2025

Her vest had begun to smolder, so Dany shrugged it off and let it fall to the ground.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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