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Flame
visible, gaseous part of a fire / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For other uses, see Flame (disambiguation).
A flame is the visible part of a fire. It gives light and heat. It is the result of an exothermic reaction. The color and temperature of a flame depend on the type of fuel that is used to make the fire. A blue or white flame is often very hot, while a red, orange, or yellow flame is less hot.
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