Thesaurus: combustion

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1. n. The state of burning.
2. n. The combination of a combustible with a supporter of combustion, producing heat, and sometimes both light and heat.
3. n. Violent agitation; confusion; tumult.
4. n. a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
5. n. a state of violent disturbance and excitement
6. n. the act of burning something
7. 1. The state of burning. 2. (Chem.) The combination of a combustible with a supporter of combustion, producing heat, and sometimes both light and heat. Combustion results is common cases from the mutual chemical action and reaction of the combustible and the oxygen of the atmosphere, whereby a new compound is formed. Ure. Supporter of combustion (Chem.), a gas as oxygen, the combination of which with a combustible, as coal, constitutes combustion. 3. Violent agitation; confusion; tumult. [Obs.] There [were] great combustions and divisions among the heads of the university. Mede. But say from whence this new combustion springs. Dryden.
8. The combination of a combustible with a supporter ofcombustion, producing heat, and sometimes both light and heat.Combustion results is common cases from the mutual chemical actionand reaction of the combustible and the oxygen of the atmosphere,whereby a new compound is formed. Ure.Supporter of combustion (Chem.), a gas as oxygen, the combination ofwhich with a combustible, as coal, constitutes combustion.
9. n:100 n. a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light n. a state of violent disturbance and excitement