combustion
/kəmˈbʌs.t͡ʃən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: combustions
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act or process of burning.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A process whereby two chemicals are combined to produce heat.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “combustion” mean?
The act or process of burning.
Is “combustion” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.