Combustion
Combustion noun - A process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light.
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Synonyms for Combustion
Flame and combustion are semantically related in fire topic. In some cases you can use "Flame" instead a noun "Combustion", when it comes to topics like event, blaze.
Nearby Words: combustible, combustibility
Flame
Flame noun - The process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke.
Combustion and flame are semantically related in fire topic. Sometimes you can use "Combustion" instead a noun "Flame", if it concerns topics such as blaze.
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| literal | literal combustion | literal flame |
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Power Incontinence: First Generation people can't control their flames, leading to either spontaneous combustion or a transformation into a Flame Person.
Source: Manga / Enen No Shoubotai -
From the noise and lack of flame, it would appear Duke's jetpack is more of a ducted-fan type of thing rather than any sort of combustion engine.
Source: Toasted Buns - The "spontaneous combustion" episode, with melting ice, electricity and body fat forming a perfect trifecta of Flame On.
Source: Necro Non Sequitur
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