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- [kuh m-buhs-chuh n]
- /kəmˈbʌs tʃən/
- /kəmbˈʌstɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh m-buhs-chuh n]
- /kəmˈbʌs tʃən/
Definitions of combustive word
- noun combustive the act or process of burning. 1
- noun combustive Chemistry. rapid oxidation accompanied by heat and, usually, light. chemical combination attended by production of heat and light. slow oxidation not accompanied by high temperature and light. 1
- noun combustive violent excitement; tumult. 1
- noun combustive Of, pertaining to, caused by, or partaking in combustion. 1
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Origin of combustive
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 Combustive
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
combustive 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
combustive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for combustive
adj combustive
- incendiary — used or adapted for setting property on fire: incendiary bombs.
- volatile — evaporating rapidly; passing off readily in the form of vapor: Acetone is a volatile solvent.
- flammable — easily set on fire; combustible; inflammable.
- fiery — consisting of, attended with, characterized by, or containing fire: a volcano's fiery discharge.
- kindling — a litter of kittens, rabbits, etc.
Antonyms for combustive
adj combustive
- noncombustible — not flammable.
- nonexplosive — tending or serving to explode: an explosive temper; Nitroglycerin is an explosive substance.
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