unburned
adjective
un·burned
ˌən-ˈbərnd 
variants
or unburnt
: not burned
unburned wood
a residue of unburned gunpowder
unburnt fuel
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Moreover, strong winds cause fires to grow and spread more quickly, since the winds provide a steady supply of oxygen, carry sparks and even bend the flames closer to the unburned material ahead of the fire.
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Ned Kleiner, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
The unburned tankers tried to extinguish the fire consuming their comrade—but then the tank exploded.
—David Axe, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
In the Airport fire, Modjeska Peak remained dry, and state officials warned that smoldering vegetation above 4,000 feet still had the potential to flare and roll downhill to ignite unburned vegetation.
—Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2024
Many motorheads, self included, would certainly be interested, but perhaps dissuaded after a short drive highlighted by copious body roll, lackluster power output, teeth-gritting brakes, the smell of unburned gas and long warm-up times before the car was ready to drive.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
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Ned Kleiner, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
The unburned tankers tried to extinguish the fire consuming their comrade—but then the tank exploded.
—David Axe, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
In the Airport fire, Modjeska Peak remained dry, and state officials warned that smoldering vegetation above 4,000 feet still had the potential to flare and roll downhill to ignite unburned vegetation.
—Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2024
Many motorheads, self included, would certainly be interested, but perhaps dissuaded after a short drive highlighted by copious body roll, lackluster power output, teeth-gritting brakes, the smell of unburned gas and long warm-up times before the car was ready to drive.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
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“Unburned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unburned. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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