combustion

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Synonyms: combustious, combustive, ambustion, combusting, combustor, combustions

Antonyms: combustious, combustive, ambustion, combusting, combustor, combustions

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Noun

1. (''[[chemistry]]'') The act or process of [[burn]]ing.
2. A process whereby two [[chemical]]s are combined to produce [[heat]].
3. A process wherein a [[fuel]] is combined with [[oxygen]], usually at high temperature, releasing [[heat]].
4. {{lb|en|[[Appendix:Glossary#dated|dated]] or [[archaize|archaicizing]]|figuratively}} Violent [[agitation]], [[tumult]].

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