unburned

adjective

un·burned ˌən-ˈbərnd

variants or unburnt

ˌən-ˈbərnt

: not burned

unburned wood

a residue of unburned gunpowder

unburnt fuel

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These gases contain pollutants, such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and unburned fuel, that are harmful to human health, as well as carbon dioxide, which warms Earth’s atmosphere. —

Michael Leamy, Discover Magazine, 2 Nov. 2024 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. —

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 See all Example Sentences for unburned