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Definition of Combustion
- the act of burning something; "the burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance"
- a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
- a state of violent disturbance and excitement; "combustion grew until revolt was unavoidable"
Hyponyms: arson, incendiarism, fire-raising, ignition, firing, lighting, kindling, inflammation, incineration, deflagration, fire, flame, flaming, internal combustion
Derivational Morphology: burn, combust
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