Combustion
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The combination of a combustible with a supporter ofcombustion, producing heat, and sometimes both light and heat.Combustion results is common cases from the mutual chemical actionand reaction of the combustible and the oxygen of the atmosphere,whereby a new compound is formed. Ure.Supporter of combustion (Chem.), a gas as oxygen, the combination ofwhich with a combustible, as coal, constitutes combustion.
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The act of a material or substance breaking or falling apart.
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When something goes off with a bang or an event was heavy
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