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Combustion

  1. noun

    a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light

    Similar: burning

  2. noun

    a state of violent disturbance and excitement

    combustion grew until revolt was unavoidable

  3. noun

    the act of burning something

    the burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance

    Similar: burning

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