blacklining
n.— «These operations include a procedure called blacklining, in which fire management staff burn vegetation stubble that remains after an area is cut.» —“Fort Ord blacklining fires continue” The Californian (Salinas, California) Nov. 15, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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