Definisjon av combustion

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Noun

combustion - a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
burning
oxidation, oxidisation, oxidization the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction
deflagration combustion that propagates through a gas or along the surface of an explosive at a rapid rate driven by the transfer of heat
flame, flaming, fire the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy; "hold your fire until you can see the whites of their eyes"; "they retreated in the face of withering enemy fire"
combustion - a state of violent disturbance and excitement; "combustion grew until revolt was unavoidable"
combustion - the act of burning something; "the burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance"
burning
change of integrity the act of changing the unity or wholeness of something
arson, fire-raising, incendiarism malicious burning to destroy property; "the British term for arson is fire-raising"
kindling, ignition, firing, inflammation, lighting material for starting a fire
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Substantiv

combustion - The act or process of burning.
combustion - A process where two chemicals are combined to produce heat.
combustion - A process wherein a fuel is combined with oxygen, usually at high temperature, releasing heat.
combustion - Violent agitation, tumult.

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  • Combustion or burning is the sequence of exothermic chemical reactions between a fuel and an oxidant accompanied by the production of heat and conversion of chemical species. The release of heat can result in the production of light in the form of either glowing or a flame. Fuels of interest often include organic compounds in the gas, liquid or solid phase.

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  • combustion
    Chemical oxidation accompanied by the generation of light and heat.

Substantiv

  • Entall: combustion
  • Flertall: combustions

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