unburned
adjective
un·burned
ˌən-ˈbərnd 
variants
or unburnt
: not burned
unburned wood
a residue of unburned gunpowder
unburnt fuel
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Many motorheads, self included, would certainly be interested, but perhaps dissuaded after a short drive highlighted by copious body roll, lackluster power output, teeth-gritting brakes, the smell of unburned gas and long warm-up times before the car was ready to drive.
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William Roberson, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
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However, the area where the Borel fire is burning hasn’t seen much wildfire activity since the early 1990s, which means there is ample unburned vegetation that can act as fuel for flames, officials said.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2024
High heat and threats of thunderstorms through the weekend are challenging fire crews, with flare-ups in unburned areas producing new smoke and hot spots.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 9 July 2024
There’s evidence that some blow in from surrounding unburned areas or in smoke from the fire itself.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 22 May 2024
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William Roberson, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Advertisement Active fire California wildfires map About this map
However, the area where the Borel fire is burning hasn’t seen much wildfire activity since the early 1990s, which means there is ample unburned vegetation that can act as fuel for flames, officials said.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2024
High heat and threats of thunderstorms through the weekend are challenging fire crews, with flare-ups in unburned areas producing new smoke and hot spots.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 9 July 2024
There’s evidence that some blow in from surrounding unburned areas or in smoke from the fire itself.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 22 May 2024
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“Unburned.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unburned. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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