- 1. n. The state of burning. Source: opted
- 2. n. The combination of a combustible with a supporter of combustion, producing heat, and sometimes both light and heat. Source: opted
- 3. n. Violent agitation; confusion; tumult. Source: opted
- 4. n. a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light Source: wordnet
- 5. n. a state of violent disturbance and excitement Source: wordnet
- 6. n. the act of burning something Source: wordnet
- 7. 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. Source: adambom
- 8. 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 Source: ecdict
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