1. A process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
   - burning 
2. A state of violent disturbance and excitement
   "combustion grew until revolt was unavoidable" 
3. The act of burning something
   - burning

Derived forms: combustions

See also: combust

Type of: change of integrity, garboil, oxidation, oxidisation [Brit], oxidization, tumult, tumultuousness, uproar

Encyclopedia: Combustion

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