refiring
Kiln's second bake
Refiring is firing again—whether a kiln, a gun, or a neuron.
Ceramicists refire pieces that need additional glazing or correction.
In physiology, neurons refire when they activate repeatedly.
The word appears in any context where firing can happen more than once: The kiln is refiring overnight, The engine kept misfiring and refiring.
Tiny fiery particle
- combustionExothermic reaction with oxygen
- reigniteCause to burn anew
- relightIgnite a second time
- flameBurning gas made visible
burn · ignite · kindle · rekindling · torch · lighter · matches · kindling
Oven for hardening clay
- glazeThin lustrous coating
- potteryFired clay objects
- bisqueCreamy seafood soup
- stonewareDense ceramic fired hot
porcelain · earthenware · cone · vitrification · underglaze · overglaze · ceramicist · sintering
Restoration of youthful vigor
- restorationReturning something to condition
- revitalizationRestoring vigor or vitality
- resurgenceReturn after dormancy
- rebirthSpiritual or physical regeneration
renaissance · regeneration · recovery · reawakening · revival · transformation · reinvention · reactivation
Progressive increase in intensity
- amplificationIncrease in intensity
- boostingIncreasing force or level
- strengtheningIncreasing power or solidity
- heighteningIncreasing in degree
deepening · enhancement · magnification · reinforcement · intensification · redoubling · ramping up · stoking
spark
Tiny fiery particle
- combustionExothermic reaction with oxygen
- reigniteCause to burn anew
- relightIgnite a second time
flame · burn · ignite · kindle · rekindling · torch · lighter · matches · kindling · flint
kiln
Oven for hardening clay
stoneware · porcelain · earthenware · cone · vitrification · underglaze · overglaze · ceramicist · sintering · clay
rejuvenation
Restoration of youthful vigor
- restorationReturning something to condition
- revitalizationRestoring vigor or vitality
- resurgenceReturn after dormancy
rebirth · renaissance · regeneration · recovery · reawakening · revival · transformation · reinvention · reactivation · resumption
escalation
Progressive increase in intensity
- amplificationIncrease in intensity
- boostingIncreasing force or level
- strengtheningIncreasing power or solidity
heightening · deepening · enhancement · magnification · reinforcement · intensification · redoubling · ramping up · stoking · fueling
refiringshutting down
Ending operation or activity
extinguishing · cooling · quenching · deactivating · turning off
fire, fired, firing, fires, fireplace, firearm, fireball, fireman, firebrand