COMBUSTION

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

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Etymology

Noun

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.

Synonyms

• (act or process of burning): incineration, cremation

Hyponyms

• deflagration

• detonation

Source: Wiktionary

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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

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