combustion
UK/kəmˈbʌstʃən/US/kәm'bʌstʃәn/
TOEFLB1
Definitions
n.
The process of burning, in which a substance reacts with oxygen to produce heat and light.
燃烧
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcomtogether, with
+
bustroot
+
ionact, process, state
=combustion
Common Collocations
- 1.internal combustion内燃
- 2.spontaneous combustion自燃
Example Sentences
- 1.
Internal combustion engines power most automobiles through controlled fuel burning.