combustion
Prononciation : [kəmˈbʌs.tʃən]
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Contexte : « science »
(noun) the process of burning something. When a fire happens, like when you light a candle or start a campfire, that's combustion.
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The combustion of wood in the fireplace kept the room warm.
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The combustion didn’t happen because there wasn’t enough oxygen for the fire to start.
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What do you think causes the combustion of gasoline in a car engine?
Contexte : « engineering »
(noun) the chemical reaction that produces heat and light from burning fuel. This is important in engines that power cars and machines.
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The engine's combustion created the energy needed to move the car.
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There was no combustion in the engine, so the car wouldn't start at all.
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How does combustion help in generating power for vehicles?
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