oxygen burning
idiomThe nucleosynthesis process, subsequent to carbon burning, in which neon disintegrates to oxygen which subsequently fuses to form silicon, phosphorus sulfur and other elements of atomic number up to 40.
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are your ears burning
Asked of somebody who was not present but was the topic of discussion.
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book burning
Any mass destruction, removal, or recalling of books, motion pictures, broadcasts, or electronic works as a form of censorship, especially motivated by religious or political objections to the material.
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burning question
An important and pertinent question that urgently requires an answer.
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carbon burning
The nucleosynthesis process, in stars of greater than 8 solar mass that have exhausted their helium supply, in which carbon is converted to neon, sodium, magnesium and other elements.
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ears are burning
Being the topic of discussion in another place; or sensing that this is happening.
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hydrogen burning
The nucleosynthesis process, in stars of less than 1.2 solar mass, in which hydrogen is converted to helium, deuterium and some lithium.
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keep the home fires burning
To maintain daily routine and provide the necessities of life in a home or community.
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two lamps burning and no ship at sea
Said of an unwisely or overly extravagant person.