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combustion
noun com·bus·tion \kəm-ˈbəs-chən\
: the act of burning
: a chemical reaction that occurs when oxygen combines with other substances to produce heat and usually light
Full Definition of COMBUSTION
1
: an act or instance of burning
2
: a usually rapid chemical process (as oxidation) that produces heat and usually light; also : a slower oxidation (as in the body)
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First Known Use of COMBUSTION
15th century
COMBUSTION Defined for Kids
combustion
noun com·bus·tion \kəm-ˈbəs-chən\
Definition of COMBUSTION for Kids
: the process of burning
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combustion
noun com·bus·tion \kəm-ˈbəs-chən\
Medical Definition of COMBUSTION
: a usually very rapid chemical process (as oxidation) that produces heat and usually light; also : a slower oxidation (as in the body)
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