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- [kuh m-buhs-chuh n]
- /kəmˈbʌs tʃən/
- /kəmˈbʌs.tʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh m-buhs-chuh n]
- /kəmˈbʌs tʃən/
Definitions of combustion word
- uncountable noun combustion Combustion is the act of burning something or the process of burning. 3
- noun combustion the process of burning 3
- noun combustion any process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to produce a significant rise in temperature and the emission of light 3
- noun combustion a chemical process in which two compounds, such as sodium and chlorine, react together to produce heat and light 3
- noun combustion a process in which a compound reacts slowly with oxygen to produce little heat and no light 3
- noun combustion the act or process of burning 3
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Origin of combustion
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English (< Middle French) < Late Latin combūstiōn- (stem of combūstiō). See combust, -ion
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Parts of speech for Combustion
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
combustion popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
combustion usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for combustion
noun combustion
- turmoil — a state of great commotion, confusion, or disturbance; tumult; agitation; disquiet: mental turmoil caused by difficult decisions.
- disturbance — the act of disturbing.
- agitation — If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- tumult — violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar: The tumult reached its height during the premier's speech.
- kindling — a litter of kittens, rabbits, etc.
Antonyms for combustion
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