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Meaning of combusts
The primary meaning of the word "combusts" is to catch fire or burn.
Etymology of combusts
The word "combusts" has its roots in the Latin word "combustus", which is the past participle of "comburere", meaning to burn up or consume by fire.
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe the process of burning or catching fire.
Synonyms
Definitions
- The word "combusts" is defined by Oxford Languages as a verb that means to catch fire or burn, typically producing flames.
- * It can also refer to a chemical reaction where a substance reacts with oxygen to produce heat and light.
Usage Examples
- The firework combusts in the air, producing a burst of colorful sparks.
- * The engine combusts a mixture of air and fuel to produce power.
- * The dry leaves combust quickly, spreading the fire throughout the forest.
Antonyms
extinguishes
douses
quenches
smothers
stifles
suppresses
puts out
dampens
cools
calms
moderates
reduces
decreases
minimizes
alleviates
mitigates
ceases
stops
halts
terminates