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combustion

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kəmˈbʌstʃən/

combustion means: The process of burning something, usually producing heat and light.

noun

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The process of burning something, usually producing heat and light.

  • Combustion produces heat.
  • The engine uses fuel combustion to create power.
  • Poor ventilation can lead to incomplete combustion.

Similar words: burning

Common phrases: internal combustion, spontaneous combustion, complete combustion, combustion reaction

Questions about combustion

What does combustion mean?

The process of burning something, usually producing heat and light.

What is combustion in other languages?

Türkçe: yanma · Español: combustión · Français: combustion · Deutsch: Verbrennung · Italiano: combustione · 日本語: 燃焼

How do you pronounce combustion?

It is pronounced /kəmˈbʌstʃən/.

How do you use combustion in a sentence?

Combustion produces heat. The engine uses fuel combustion to create power.

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