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combustion

CEFR: B2

The chemical process of rapid oxidation producing heat and light; burning of fuel.

Synonyms

ignition
thermal oxidation

Common Collocations

combustion process
internal combustion
complete combustion

Example Sentence

The incomplete combustion of fossil fuels discharges toxic carbon monoxide and particulates into the troposphere.

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