com·bus·tion (k m-b s chn)n. 1. The process of burning. 2. A chemical change, especially oxidation, accompanied by the production of heat and light. 3. Violent anger or agitation: Combustion within the populace slowly built up to the point of revolution. [Middle English, from Late Latin combusti  , combustin-, from Latin combustus, past participle of comb rere, to burn up, blend of com-, intensive pref.; see com- and ambrere, to burn around (amb-, ambi-, ambi- + rere, to burn).]com·bus tive (-t v) adj. |
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| Adj. | 1. | combustive - supporting combustion combustible - capable of igniting and burning |
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