burning, combustion
(noun) the act of burning something; “the burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance”
combustion, burning
(noun) a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
combustion
(noun) a state of violent disturbance and excitement; “combustion grew until revolt was unavoidable”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
combustion (countable and uncountable, plural combustions)
(chemistry) 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.
(figuratively) Violent agitation, tumult.
• (act or process of burning): incineration, cremation
• deflagration
• detonation
Source: Wiktionary
Com*bus"tion, n. Etym: [L. combustio: cf. F. combustion.]
1. The state of burning.
2. (Chem.)
Definition: The combination of a combustible with a supporter of combustion, producing heat, and sometimes both light and heat. Combustion results is common cases from the mutual chemical action and reaction of the combustible and the oxygen of the atmosphere, whereby a new compound is formed. Ure. Supporter of combustion (Chem.), a gas as oxygen, the combination of which with a combustible, as coal, constitutes combustion.
3. Violent agitation; confusion; tumult. [Obs.] There [were] great combustions and divisions among the heads of the university. Mede. But say from whence this new combustion springs. Dryden.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
10 March 2025
(adjective) celebrated in fable or legend; “the fabled Paul Bunyan and his blue ox”; “legendary exploits of Jesse James”
The earliest credible evidence of coffee-drinking as the modern beverage appeared in modern-day Yemen. In the middle of the 15th century in Sufi shrines where coffee seeds were first roasted and brewed for drinking. The Yemenis procured the coffee beans from the Ethiopian Highlands.
