combustion in English dictionary

  • combustion

    Meanings and definitions of "combustion"

    • (chemistry) The act or process of burning.
    • A process where two chemicals are combined to produce heat.
    • A process wherein a fuel is combined with oxygen, usually at high temperature, releasing heat.
    • (figuratively) Violent agitation, tumult.
    • noun
      (chemistry)
      The act or process of burning.
    • noun
      A process where two chemicals are combined to produce heat.
    • noun
      A process wherein a fuel is combined with oxygen, usually at high temperature, releasing heat.
    • noun
      (figuratively)
      Violent agitation, tumult.
    • Chemical oxidation accompanied by the generation of light and heat.
    • the act or process of burning
    • similar process where two chemicals are combined
    • process wherein a fuel is combined with oxygen
    • violent agitation, commotion
    • noun
      a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
    • noun
      a state of violent disturbance and excitement; "combustion grew until revolt was unavoidable"
    • noun
      the act of burning something; "the burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance"

    Synonyms of "combustion" in English dictionary

    oxidation, oxidization, tumult are the top synonyms of "combustion" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of combustion

    • combustion ( plural  combustions)
    • combustion (countable and uncountable, plural combustions)
  • Combustion

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