combustion

noun
UK: /kəmˈbʌs.tʃən/
US: /kəmˈbʌs.tʃən/

  1. The process of burning something.

    1. The combustion of fuel creates energy for the engine.
    2. Internal combustion engines are a major source of air pollution in urban areas.

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

    1. Combustion releases heat and light during the reaction.
    2. Spontaneous combustion can occur when organic materials are stored improperly, resulting in fire.

  3. A state of violent excitement or agitation.

    1. The news threw the town into a state of combustion.
    2. The debate ignited a fierce combustion of opinions within the political party.

Synonyms

burning ignition oxidation fire excitement agitation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "combustion" in English means: The process of burning something., A process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light., A state of violent excitement or agitation..

The phonetic transcription of "combustion" is /kəmˈbʌs.tʃən/ in British English and /kəmˈbʌs.tʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "combustion": burning, ignition, oxidation, fire, excitement, agitation.

Example usage of "combustion": "The combustion of fuel creates energy for the engine.". More examples on the page.