What is "combustion" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 25-10-2024 by Wikilanguages.net

What does combustion mean in English? Meaning of combustion definition and abbreviation with examples.

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Meaning of "combustion": a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light

Meaning: a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light

Synonyms: burning combustion

Hyponyms: deflagration fire flame flaming internal combustion

Hypernyms: oxidation oxidisation oxidization

Hyphenation: com‧bus‧tion

Meaning: a state of violent disturbance and excitement

Example: combustion grew until revolt was unavoidable

Synonyms: combustion

Hypernyms: garboil tumult tumultuousness uproar

Hyphenation: com‧bus‧tion

Meaning: the act of burning something

Example: the burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance

Synonyms: burning combustion

Hyponyms: arson fire-raising firing ignition incendiarism incineration inflammation kindling lighting

Hypernyms: change of integrity

Hyphenation: com‧bus‧tion