combustion

[Com*bus·tion]

Combustion means "the act of burning," like the combustion of fallen leaves that, if not extinguished immediately, can result in a forest fire.

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The state of burning.

Noun
the act of burning something; "the burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance"

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"

n.
The state of burning.

n.
The combination of a combustible with a supporter of combustion, producing heat, and sometimes both light and heat.

n.
Violent agitation; confusion; tumult.

Combustion

Com*bus"tion (?; 106), n. [L. combustio: cf. F. combustion.] 1. The state of burning. 2. (Chem.) 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.

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.

But say from whence this new combustion springs.

The state of burning.

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Usage Examples

Spontaneous combustion of grassroots politics is the future.

Misspelled Form

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Other Usage Examples

There was a study done in the early 20th century of all the entrepreneurs who entered the automobile industry around the same time as Henry Ford there were something like 500 automotive companies that got funded, had the internal combustion engine, had the technology, and had the vision. Sixty percent of them folded within a couple of years.