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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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