Is Fire Simply Incandescent Gas?

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Fire is a complex phenomenon often associated with oxidation, characterized by two main aspects: it must be a self-sustaining reaction that releases more heat than needed to initiate it, and it must produce a flame, which results from the luminosity of ions or hot particles. Historically, fire has been viewed through various lenses, including as one of the four classical elements by alchemists and as a symbol of warmth and creativity in mystical traditions.
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evthis said:
What is fire?
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evthis said:
What is fire?
Ah, a PHILOSOPHICAL question! To the alchemists of old, it's one of the four Elements. To mystics and magicians, it's the principle of warmth, expansion, creativity...the "Yod" of the four-fold unutterable Tetragrammaton (YHVH). But...perhaps you were after a less esoteric answer? ;) Fire, as we know it, is a phenomenon that often accompanies oxidation. There are two aspects to such oxidation that must occur for it to usually be called "fire": 1) The reaction must be self-sustaining, ie, it must liberate more heat than is required to initiate it. 2) It must produce a flame, which is caused by the luminosity of ions, and/or hot particles.
 
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