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