Meaning & Definition of Combustion in English
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Combustion
/kəmbəsʧən/
noun
1. A process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
synonym:
- combustion,
- burning
2. A state of violent disturbance and excitement
- "Combustion grew until revolt was unavoidable"
synonym:
- combustion
3. The act of burning something
- "The burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance"
synonym:
- burning,
- combustion
Examples of using
Oxygen is necessary for combustion.