combustion
- Noun. (chemistry) The act or process of burning.
- Noun. A process where two chemicals are combined to produce heat.
- Noun. A process wherein a fuel is combined with oxygen, usually at high temperature, releasing heat.
- Noun. (figuratively) Violent agitation, tumult.
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