Combusting: meaning, definitions and examples

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combusting

 

[ kษ™mหˆbสŒstษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

chemical reaction

Combusting refers to the process of burning something, resulting in the release of energy in the form of heat and light. It typically involves a fuel reacting with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water. This process is fundamental in various applications, such as in engines and combustion systems.

Synonyms

burning, consuming, igniting.

Examples of usage

  • The fuel is combusting efficiently in the engine.
  • Combusting the waste provides energy for the plant.
  • The process of combusting is essential in power generation.
  • Combusting wood produces heat for the fireplace.

Translations

Translations of the word "combusting" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น combustรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคนเคจเคถเฅ€เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verbrennung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembakaran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะพั€ั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spalanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‡ƒ็„ผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท combustion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ combustiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yanma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฐ์†Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุญุชุฑุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spalovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ horenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‡ƒ็ƒง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gorenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bruna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ•แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yandฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ combustiรณn

Etymology

The word 'combust' originates from the Latin 'combustionem,' which is derived from 'com-' meaning 'together' and 'bustum,' which refers to 'a place for burning.' The transition from Latin to Old French and then to English contributed to the incorporation of the term into the English lexicon around the late 14th century. 'Combustion' became a scientific term as the understanding of chemical reactions and processes evolved, especially during the Industrial Revolution when the parameters around combustion were studied extensively. Its use expanded significantly with advancements in chemistry and engineering, now encompassing various forms of energy release through oxidation.