Combust Meaning in English
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Definition
To catch fire and begin to burn, often as a result of a chemical reaction with oxygen. Commonly used in technical or scientific contexts.
Usage & Nuances
'Combust' is formal and technical, rarely used in daily conversation. It's mainly seen in scientific writing or discussions about chemistry, engines, and combustion. In everyday English, 'burn' is more common. 'Combustion' is the noun form.
Spanish: arder - incendiarse - combustionarPortuguese (BR): combustionar - queimar - arderPortuguese (PT): combustionar - queimar - arderChinese (Simplified): 燃烧Chinese (Traditional): 燃燒Hindi: जलना - दहन करनाArabic: يشتعل - يحترقBengali: দহন হওয়া - আগুন লাগা (বৈজ্ঞানিক অর্থে)Russian: сгорать - воспламенятьсяJapanese: 燃焼するVietnamese: bốc cháy - đốt cháy (kỹ thuật)Korean: 연소되다 - 불이 붙다 (과학적)Turkish: yanmak (teknik anlamda) - tutuşmakUrdu: بھڑک اٹھنا - جلنا (سائنسی یا فنی سیاق میں)Indonesian: terbakar - menyala (secara teknis)
Example Sentences
The engine failed because the fuel didn’t combust properly.
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If you heat paper enough, it will combust.
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Some chemicals combust at low temperatures.
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Be careful—these materials might suddenly combust if they get too hot.
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Gasoline can easily combust when exposed to a spark.
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Don’t store oily rags together—they can spontaneously combust.
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