Combust and Erupt

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Combust verb - Start to burn or burst into flames.

Usage example: The oily rags combusted spontaneously

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Erupt is a synonym for combust. In some cases you can use "Erupt" instead a verb "Combust".

Erupt verb - Start to burn or burst into flames.

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Combust is a synonym for erupt. You can use "Combust" instead a verb "Erupt".

Nearby Words: eruption, eruptive, erupting

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