combustion
/kəmˈbʌs.tʃən/
Combustion is the chemical process of burning a material, releasing heat and light.
Examples
- The combustion of gasoline powers the engine.
- Incomplete combustion can produce carbon monoxide.
- The fire department controlled the combustion of the building.
- Efficient combustion reduces emissions.
- Researchers study combustion to improve fuel efficiency.
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