combustion

/kəmbˈʌstʃən/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
2. a state of violent disturbance and excitement
   “combustion grew until revolt was unavoidable”
3. the act of burning something
   “the burning of leaves was prohibited by a town ordinance”

Synonyms for combustion

• burning