Definition of Combustion

1. Noun. A process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light.

Exact synonyms: Burning
Specialized synonyms: Deflagration, Fire, Flame, Flaming, Internal Combustion
Generic synonyms: Oxidation, Oxidisation, Oxidization
Derivative terms: Combust

2. Noun. A state of violent disturbance and excitement. "Combustion grew until revolt was unavoidable"
Generic synonyms: Garboil, Tumult, Tumultuousness, Uproar

3. Noun. The act of burning something. "The burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance"
Exact synonyms: Burning
Generic synonyms: Change Of Integrity
Specialized synonyms: Arson, Fire-raising, Incendiarism, Firing, Ignition, Inflammation, Kindling, Lighting, Incineration
Derivative terms: Combust

Definition of Combustion

1. n. The state of burning.

Definition of Combustion

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Medical Definition of Combustion

1. The heat-producing reaction of a material with oxygen gas or other oxidant, often producing a flame. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Combustion

combretum family
combs
combtooth blenny
comburant
comburent
combust
combusted
combustibility
combustible
combustible
combustibles
combustible material
combustibly
combusting
combustion (current term)
combustion (current term)
combustions
combustion air
combustion analysis
combustion efficiency
combustion equivalent
combustion gases
combustion reaction
combustive
combustor
combustors
combusts
combwise
Comby
comby

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