Engelsk navneord: combustion |
1. | combustion (om proces) a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light |
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| Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | burning |
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| Mindre specifikke termer | oxidation, oxidisation, oxidization |
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| Mere specifikke termer | deflagration, fire, flame, flaming, internal combustion |
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2. | combustion (om tilstand) a state of violent disturbance and excitement |
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| Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | Combustion grew until revolt was unavoidable.
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| Mindre specifikke termer | garboil, tumult, tumultuousness, uproar |
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3. | combustion (om handling) the act of burning something |
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| Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | The burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance.
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| Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | burning |
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| Mindre specifikke termer | change of integrity |
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| Mere specifikke termer | arson, fire-raising, firing, ignition, incendiarism, incineration, inflammation, kindling, lighting |
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