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combustion

Pronunciation: [kəmˈbʌs.tʃən]

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Learn how to use combustion in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “science”

(noun) the process of burning something. When a fire happens, like when you light a candle or start a campfire, that's combustion.

Example

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.

Example

What do you think causes the combustion of gasoline in a car engine?

Context: “engineering”

(noun) the chemical reaction that produces heat and light from burning fuel. This is important in engines that power cars and machines.

Example

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.

Example

How does combustion help in generating power for vehicles?

How to pronounce combustion

Pronunciation: [kəmˈbʌs.tʃən]

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