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    Combustión (en. Combustion)

    /kom.busˈt̪jon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Chemical process that releases energy through heat and light.
    The combustion of gasoline in the engine produces energy to move the vehicle.
    La combustión de la gasolina en el motor produce energía para mover el vehículo.
    Violent reaction that generates flames.
    The combustion of paper produces smoke and ashes.
    La combustión del papel produce humo y cenizas.
    Process of oxidation of the fuel with the release of energy.
    The combustion of fossil fuels is one of the main sources of pollution.
    La combustión de los fósiles es una de las principales fuentes de contaminación.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'combustio, combustionis', meaning 'the act of burning'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    internal combustion
    Combustion process that occurs inside an engine.
    combustión interna
    combustion engine
    Machine that converts the chemical energy of a fuel into mechanical energy.
    motor de combustión

    Related Words

    fuel
    Substance that can be burned to obtain energy.
    combustible
    oxidizer
    Substance that causes oxidation, necessary for combustion.
    oxidante

    Slang Meanings

    Fire or intense flame.
    That bonfire was burning all night.
    Esa fogata estaba en combustion toda la noche.
    Very active or intense situation.
    At the party, there was a lot of combustion, everyone was dancing nonstop.
    En la fiesta había mucha combustion, todos estaban bailando sin parar.