Combustion: meaning, definitions and examples

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combustion

 

[ kษ™mหˆbสŒs.tสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

chemical reaction

Combustion is a chemical reaction that occurs between a fuel and an oxidizing agent, usually oxygen, resulting in the release of heat and light.

Synonyms

burning, ignition, oxidation

Examples of usage

  • The combustion of gasoline in a car engine powers the vehicle.
  • Fire is a result of the combustion process.
Context #2 | Noun

fire

Combustion can also refer to the process of burning something, especially a fire.

Synonyms

blaze, flame, inferno

Examples of usage

  • The combustion of the forest was devastating.
  • The combustion of candles created a warm atmosphere.
Context #3 | Noun

explosions

In some cases, combustion can lead to explosions when the reaction occurs rapidly and with great force.

Synonyms

blast, burst, detonation

Examples of usage

  • The combustion of the gas tank caused a massive explosion.
  • Combustion engines can be dangerous if not properly maintained.

Translations

Translations of the word "combustion" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น combustรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคนเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verbrennung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembakaran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะณะพั€ัะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spalanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‡ƒ็„ผ (ใญใ‚“ใ—ใ‚‡ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท combustion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ combustiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yanma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฐ์†Œ (yeonso)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุญุชุฑุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ spalovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ spaฤพovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‡ƒ็ƒง (rรกnshฤo)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zgorevanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brennslu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yanma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ combustiรณn

Etymology

The word 'combustion' comes from the Latin word 'combustio', which means 'burning'. The concept of combustion has been known to humans for thousands of years, with fire being one of the earliest forms of harnessing combustion. Over time, the understanding of combustion has evolved, leading to the development of various technologies such as engines and furnaces.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,565, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.