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combustion

/kəmˈbʌs.tʃən/

combustionnoun

combustions

Translations

The combustion of dry leaves quickly filled the backyard with smoke.

La combustion des feuilles sèches a rapidement rempli l'arrière-cour de fumée.

Additional translations

embrasementAu sens figuré, pour une agitation ou une montée de tension.

Definitions

The act or process of burning something, producing heat and usually light.

The combustion of dry leaves quickly filled the backyard with smoke.

A chemical process in which a substance reacts rapidly with oxygen and gives off heat.

Combustion in an engine is essential for powering the vehicle.

Intense agitation or tumult; violent excitement.

News of the decision caused political combustion across the country.

Synonyms

combustionadjective

/kəmˈbʌs.tʃən/

Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "combustion engine"

Translations

à combustionEmployé en terminologie technique, surtout dans des groupes nominaux comme « moteur à combustion ».

The plant upgraded to a more efficient combustion turbine.

L'usine est passée à une turbine à combustion plus efficace.

Definitions

Relating to or used in burning fuel to produce energy.

The plant upgraded to a more efficient combustion turbine.