combustion

/kʌmbˈʌstʃʌn/

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Noun
a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
Noun
a state of violent disturbance and excitement; "combustion grew until revolt was unavoidable"
Noun
the act of burning something; "the burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance"

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