Burn away

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verb

To eliminate or get rid of something by burning.

The fire slowly burned away the dry leaves on the ground
Visual representation of "burn away" - To eliminate or get rid of something by burning

Often appears as...

  • burn away fats
  • burn away calories
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Physical Elimination

Used when something physical is destroyed by burning, often leaving little to nothing behind.

Illustration for Physical Elimination
The laser equipment burned away the skin growth safely.
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Gradual Process

This phrase suggests a gradual, rather than immediate, elimination when burning something.

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You'll see the woodpile slowly burn away over the hours.
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