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What is the noun for firestorm?

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fire
  1. (uncountable) a (usually self-sustaining) chemical reaction involving the bonding of oxygen with carbon or other fuel, with the production of heat and the presence of flame or smouldering
  2. (countable) an instance of this chemical reaction, especially when intentionally created and maintained in a specific location to a useful end (such as a campfire or a hearth fire)
  3. (countable) the occurrence, often accidental, of fire in a certain place, causing damage and danger
  4. (philosophy) the aforementioned chemical reaction of burning, considered one of the Classical elements or basic elements of alchemy
  5. (countable, Britain) a heater or stove used in place of a real fire (such as an electric fire)
  6. (countable) the elements necessary to start a fire
  7. (uncountable) the bullets or other projectiles fired from a gun
  8. strength of passion, whether love or hate
  9. liveliness of imagination or fancy; intellectual and moral enthusiasm
  10. splendour; brilliancy; lustre; hence, a star
  11. (countable) a button (on a joypad, joystick or similar device) usually used to make a video game character fire a weapon
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  13. Examples:
    1. “A forest fire is sweeping across the country.”
      “We took cover in the bunker to protect ourselves from heavy enemy fire.”
      “There was a fire in him that would drive him towards success.”
fireside
  1. The area near a domestic fire or hearth.
  2. (by extension, symbolic) One's home.
  3. (by extension) Home life.
  4. (Mormonism) A supplementary meeting in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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  6. Examples:
    1. “Mother liked to chat with other family members as she plied her knitting by the fireside.”
      “Boorman has a very pleasant speaking voice, somewhat folksy, and he really makes you feel like you're listening to a comfortable fireside chat.”
      “Almost 12 hours after leaving home the comfort of fireside and family beckon.”
firing
  1. The process of applying heat or fire, especially to clay etc to produce pottery.
  2. The fuel for a fire.
  3. The discharge of a gun or other weapon.
  4. The dismissal of someone from a job.
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  6. Examples:
    1. “The thrust of a saber, the firing of a musket, and even the discharge of a cannon found easy expression in art.”
firer
  1. A person who fires a weapon; a shooter.
  2. A person responsible for firing staff; a person who fires another.
  3. A pyromaniac.
  4. A person who fires pottery.
  5. Examples:
    1. “A detailed analysis of weapons handed in shows the haul includes two revolvers, two single shot pistols and a converted blank firer.”
      “Through a secure digital data link the firer is allocated a target aircraft and a series of tones are used to help guide the firer onto target.”
      “So you have a lot more flexibility if you're the hirer and the firer.”
firesetting
  1. The setting of fires; arson.
  2. (mining, historical) The use of fire to soften or crack the working face of a lode, to facilitate excavation; later superseded by the use of explosives.
firestorm
  1. A fire whose intensity is greatly increased by inrushing winds.
  2. (figuratively) An intense or violent altercation.
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  4. Examples:
    1. “The controversial statement by the politician ignited a firestorm amongst the public, leading to heated debates and widespread disagreement over the issue.”
      “The audio on the originally released disc caused a firestorm of controversy.”
      “Promoting abstinence in America carries a guarantee of being ridiculed in a firestorm of controversy.”
firestarter
  1. One who starts fires.
  2. A tool used to start a fire.
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  4. Examples:
    1. “This natural resin is exceptionally flammable, and makes natures finest firestarter.”
      “He is happy to be the catalyst, the firestarter, the rainmaker, to agitate and organise, then retreat back to the kitchen, the office and the television studio.”
      “If burning wood, use only dry, seasoned cordwood, and always use a manufactured firestarter to minimize excessive emissions that can occur during the ignition of the fire.”
firelight
  1. The light of a fire, such as from a campfire or fireplace.
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  3. Examples:
    1. “The tall grasses at the edge of the firelight made a raspy sound in the breeze.”
      “Jake reached out a hand and stroked her cheek gently, his eyes never leaving her face, flickering in the gentle firelight.”
      “She looks beautiful as she sits down in the sand next to me, with the soft firelight playing across her face.”
fireland
  1. Land that has been degraded by fires.
firesetter
  1. One who sets fires; an arsonist.
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  3. Examples:
    1. “The firesetter dwells on his invulnerability and justifications even after the fire is over.”
      “The family environment of the childhood firesetter is likely to be chaotic.”
      “To offer optimally targeted and effective treatment, the investigation of personality characteristics of the firesetter seems to be highly relevant.”
fireshine
  1. The shine or glow of fire.
firelighting
  1. The act or process of lighting a fire.
firey
  1. (Australia, colloquial) A firefighter.
fieriness
  1. The quality of being fiery
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  3. Examples:
    1. “Her songs are tough and earthy, hating mere prettiness when fieriness or forcefulness are required.”
      “Another major talent to emerge was Natalia, a Russian whose training in flamenco dancing brought a sensational fieriness to her performance.”
      “Afraid that her old fieriness was wearing away from the months of submission, she decided to sneak out one night.”
firelessness
  1. The absence of fire.
firie
  1. (Australia, informal) A fireman.
firestarters
firesetters
firestorms
  1. plural of firestorm
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  3. Examples:
    1. “Some of the greatest losses in Los Alamos occurred not in firestorms but from lower-intensity surface fires.”
      “Oxygen in the atmosphere will burn with this inbound debris and ignite superheated atmospheric firestorms that will consume much oxygen.”
      “The massive quake killed more than 140,000 people as buildings collapsed and firestorms turned the capital into a raging inferno.”
firelights
firesides
firelands
  1. plural of fireland
firings
firies
  1. plural of firie
firers
  1. plural of firer
fireys
  1. plural of firey
fires
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