smolder
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈsmoʊldər/
Definition
Burn slowly with smoke but without producing flames.
Examples
The embers continued to smolder in the fireplace long after the last log had been consumed.
A discarded cigarette caused the dry leaves to smolder for hours before finally igniting.
The remains of the bonfire smoldered under the rain, releasing a thick, acrid scent.
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