Smolder

To burn slowly and quietly without flames, often producing smoke and heat, like when the last bits of a campfire are glowing red.

Examples

• After the campfire had burned out, I noticed the logs continued to smolder, sending up wisps of smoke that reminded me of the stories my grandfather tells about his adventures in the forest.
• In science class, we learned that when a fire smolders, it can produce harmful smoke without any visible flames, which is why it's important to be careful when we start a fire for camping.
• As the sun set over the horizon, the embers from our bonfire began to smolder, creating a warm glow that made us feel cozy while we shared our favorite ghost stories.

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