Combustion word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "combustion" word

[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"

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\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 in common cases from the mutual chemical action and reaction of the combustible and the oxygen of the atmosphere, whereby a new compound is formed. --Ure. {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. --Mede. But say from whence this new combustion springs. --Dryden.

Synonyms for combustion

burning, burning

Related terms: blazing, bonfire, cauterization, cautery, conflagration, cozy fire, cremation, distillation, distilling, flame, flickering flame, funeral pyre, incineration, lambent flame, open fire, parching, pyrolysis, raging fire, singeing, smelting, smudge fire, two-alarm fire

The fun area, different aproach to word »combustion«

Let's analyse "combustion" as pure text. This string has Ten letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 40% of vowels is 1.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: NOITSUBMOC. Average typing speed for these characters is 2590 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.-. --- -- -... ..- ... - .. --- -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: combustion: 6 + 3 + 9 + 6 = 24, reduced: 6 . and the final result is Six.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: combustion: 3 + 6 + 4 + 2 + 3 + 1 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 5 = 41, reduced: 5, and the final result is Five.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
B (1)	2	High Priestess	Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
C (1)	3	Empress	Patient, Willful, Strong, Giving
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
M (1)	13	Death	Creator, Developer, Builder
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (2)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
S (1)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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