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combustive
Variant of combustion
noun
- the act or process of burning
- rapid oxidation accompanied by heat and, usually, light, as with magnesium
- slow oxidation accompanied by relatively little heat and no light, as with a carbohydrate
- violent excitement or agitation; tumult
Related Forms:
- combustive adjective
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