English Dictionary

combustion

/kəmˈbʌs.t͡ʃən/

noun

(chemistry) The act or process of burning. / A process where two chemicals are combined to produce heat. / A process wherein a fuel is combined with oxygen, usually at high temperature, releasing heat.

The combustion of fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

意味（1）

(chemistry) The act or process of burning.

意味（2）

A process where two chemicals are combined to produce heat.

意味（3）

A process wherein a fuel is combined with oxygen, usually at high temperature, releasing heat.

意味（4）

(figuratively) Violent agitation, tumult.

There [were] great combustions and divisions among the heads of the university.