Combustion
WordNet
noun
(1) The act of burning something
"The burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance"
(2) A process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
(3) A state of violent disturbance and excitement
"Combustion grew until revolt was unavoidable"
WiktionaryText
Etymology
From combustion, from comburere "to burn", itself from the intensifying prefix com- + the root burere (a faulty sep. of amburere "to burn around", itself from ambi- + urere "to burn, singe").
Noun
- The act or process of burning.
- A process where two chemicals are combined to produce heat.
- A process wherein a fuel is combined with oxygen, usually at high temperature, releasing heat.
- Violent agitation, tumult.
Related terms
- combustible
- combustive
- combustor
- spontaneous combustion
Etymology
From combustio, from comburere "to burn", itself from the intensifying prefix com- + the root burere (a faulty sep. of amburere "to burn around", itself from ambi- + urere "to burn, singe").