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combustion

/kəmˈbʌs.tʃən/

Translations

combustionnoun

combustions

The combustion of gasoline powers the engine.

Сгорание бензина приводит в действие двигатель.

Combustion is a chemical process that produces heat and light.

Горение - это химический процесс, который производит тепло и свет.

Additional translations

Synonyms

combustionadjective

/kəmˈbʌs.tʃən/

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

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.