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Combustion (Noun)

The act of burning something; "the burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The combustion of fossil fuels contributes to air pollution and climate change.
Complete combustion of hydrocarbons results in the production of carbon dioxide and water.
The high combustion efficiency of the new stove made it a popular choice for heating homes.
Efficient combustion requires a precise mixture of fuel and oxygen.
Careless combustion of household trash in the backyard sparked a neighbor's complaint about air quality.

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

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The internal combustion engine is a type of engine that generates power by burning fuel inside a combustion chamber.
Combustion of fossil fuels is a major source of air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
The combustion of wood releases carbon dioxide and water vapor into the atmosphere.
The scientist studied the combustion process in the laboratory to understand the chemical reactions involved.
Complete combustion of a fuel produces only carbon dioxide and water as products, while incomplete combustion produces carbon monoxide and other pollutants.

A state of violent disturbance and excitement; "combustion grew until revolt was unavoidable".

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The people's frustration simmered, but it was the politician's inflammatory speech that sparked the combustion of public anger.
As the protest began, the crowd's energy built, reaching a point of combustion that could no longer be contained.
The football stadium was a tinderbox of testosterone and rivalry, ready to erupt into combustion at the slightest provocation.
The news of the company's financial collapse sent shockwaves through the city, generating a combustion of anxiety and panic among investors.
The charismatic leader whipped up the masses, working them into a state of combustion that threatened to spill over into chaos and destruction.