"combustion" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

A process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light (synset 113471379)
is a type of: oxidation, oxidisation, oxidization - the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction
subtypes:
- deflagration - combustion that propagates through a gas or along the surface of an explosive at a rapid rate driven by the transfer of heat
- fire, flame, flaming - the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
- internal combustion - the combustion of fuel inside a cylinder (as in an internal-combustion engine)
same as: burning
A state of violent disturbance and excitement (synset 114002399)
"combustion grew until revolt was unavoidable"

is a type of: garboil, tumult, tumultuousness, uproar - a state of commotion and noise and confusion
The act of burning something (synset 100378877)
"the burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance"

is a type of: change of integrity - the act of changing the unity or wholeness of something
subtypes:
- arson, fire-raising, incendiarism - malicious burning to destroy property
- firing, ignition, inflammation, kindling, lighting - the act of setting something on fire
- incineration - the act of burning something completely; reducing it to ashes
same as: burning