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- DictionaryCom·bus·tion/kəmˈbəsCH(ə)n/
noun
- 1. the process of burning something: "the combustion of fossil fuels"
combustion. / kəmˈbʌstʃən / noun. the process of burning. any process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to produce a significant rise in temperature and the emission of light. a chemical process in which two compounds, such as sodium and chlorine, react together to produce heat and light.
COMBUSTION definition: 1. the process of burning 2. the chemical process in which substances mix with oxygen in the air to…. Learn more.
Jan 13, 2020 · Updated on January 13, 2020. Combustion is a chemical reaction that occurs between a fuel and an oxidizing agent that produces energy, usually in the form of heat and light. Combustion is considered an exergonic or exothermic chemical reaction. It is also known as burning.
COMBUSTION meaning: 1. the process of burning 2. the chemical process in which substances mix with oxygen in the air to…. Learn more.
Combustion, with rare exceptions, is a complex chemical process involving many steps that depend on the properties of the combustible substance. It is initiated by external factors such as heat, light, and sparks. The reaction sets in as the mixture of combustibles attains the ignition temperature.
Combustion definition, the act or process of burning. See more.
1. : the act of burning. Combustion may occur at high temperatures. — see also spontaneous combustion. 2. technical : a chemical reaction that occurs when oxygen combines with other substances to produce heat and usually light. This ratio of air to fuel results in better combustion. — see also internal combustion engine.
