combustion
English
/kəmˈbʌs.tʃən/
noun
Definitions
- (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.
Etymology
Suffix from English combust.
Origin
English
combust
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Cognates and derived terms
- combust English
- combustion triangle English
- combustionary English
- combustive English
- combustor English
- postcombustion English
- pre-combustion English
- precombustion English
- recombustion English
- triangle English
- combust Middle English