combustion
Definitions
The process of burning something.
A chemical reaction between substances, usually including oxygen and accompanied by the generation of heat and light.
Examples
The internal combustion engine revolutionized the way we travel.
Spontaneous combustion is a rare phenomenon that has fascinated scientists for centuries.
The rapid combustion of fuel releases a significant amount of energy in the form of heat.
Synonyms
Antonyms
extinction quenching cooling dousing smothering stifling suppression