self-combustion

self-com·bus·tion

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Definitions of self-combustion word

noun self-combustion the act or process of burning. 1
noun self-combustion 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 self-combustion violent excitement; tumult. 1

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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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".

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