combust

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Synonyms: combest

Antonyms: combest

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive|dated}} To [[burn up]], to [[burn away]], to [[consume]] with fire.
2. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[burn]], to be consumed by fire; to [[catch]] [[fire]].

Adjective

1. {{lb|en|obsolete}} [[burnt|Burnt]].
2. {{lb|en|astrology}} In close [[conjunction]] with the [[sun]] (so that its astrological influence is "burnt up"), sometimes specified to be within 8 degrees 30'.

Noun

1. {{lb|en|obsolete}} That which undergoes burning.

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