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combustion

UK
/kəmˈbʌs.tʃən/
US
/kəmˈbʌs.tʃən/

Translations

combustionnoun
combustions
pl
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.
Synonyms
burning
ignition
conflagration
explosion
fire
flame
combustionadjective
UK
/kəmˈbʌs.tʃən/
US
/kəmˈbʌs.tʃən/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g., "combustion engine"
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

combustionnoun
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.
combustionadjective
Relating to or used in burning fuel to produce energy.
The plant upgraded to a more efficient combustion turbine.
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