English noun: combustion |
1. | combustion (process) a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light |
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| Synonyms | burning |
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| Broader (hypernym) | oxidation, oxidisation, oxidization |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | deflagration, fire, flame, flaming, internal combustion |
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2. | combustion (state) a state of violent disturbance and excitement |
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| Samples | Combustion grew until revolt was unavoidable.
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| Broader (hypernym) | garboil, tumult, tumultuousness, uproar |
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3. | combustion (act) the act of burning something |
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| Samples | The burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance.
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| Synonyms | burning |
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| Broader (hypernym) | change of integrity |
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| Narrower (hyponym) | arson, fire-raising, firing, ignition, incendiarism, incineration, inflammation, kindling, lighting |
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