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Cinder(SIN-der)

Quick Detail: Cinder is a partially burned fragment left after a fire, often dark, brittle, and still holding traces of heat.

Definition: A cinder is what remains when something has burned but not fully turned to ash. It holds traces of heat, often dark and brittle with a faint inner glow when stirred. Cinders break easily, leaving smudges and soot behind. The word suggests aftermath—evidence of flame that has passed. It carries the sense of warmth reduced to remnants.

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