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combustion

/ combustion /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
Type of:
oxidation oxidization oxidisation
Kinds of:
deflagration fire flame flaming internal combustion
Derived:
burn combust
noun Sense 2
a state of violent disturbance and excitement
"combustion grew until revolt was unavoidable"
Type of:
tumult tumultuousness uproar
noun Sense 3
the act of burning something
"the burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance"
Type of:
change of integrity
Kinds of:
arson incendiarism fire-raising ignition firing
Derived:
burn combust
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Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
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Total Relationships
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Times Searched
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oxidation oxidization oxidisation deflagration fire flame flaming internal combustion tumult tumultuousness uproar change of integrity