combustion
1. a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light (Freq. 2)
• Syn:
burning
• Derivationally related forms:
combust
• Hypernyms:
oxidation, oxidization, oxidisation
• Hyponyms:
deflagration, fire, flame, flaming, internal combustion
2. a state of violent disturbance and excitement
- combustion grew until revolt was unavoidable
• Hypernyms:
tumult, tumultuousness, uproar, garboil
3. the act of burning something
- the burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance
• Syn:
burning
• Derivationally related forms:
combust
• Hypernyms:
change of integrity
• Hyponyms:
arson, incendiarism, fire-raising, ignition, firing,
lighting, kindling, inflammation, incineration
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