combustions
Flames from fuel
Combustions is the plural of combustion, the process of burning—a chemical reaction between a substance and oxygen that produces heat and light.
The word appears in technical contexts discussing multiple instances or types: The engine relies on thousands of controlled combustions per minute.
Figuratively, combustion describes explosive emotional outbursts: spontaneous combustion of rage.
Losing electrons chemically
- reactionResponse to stimulus
- ignitionStarting combustion process
- burningCombustion in progress
- exothermicReleasing energy as heat
fuel · oxygen · heat · flame · carbon dioxide · byproducts · stoichiometry · thermodynamics
Intense burning fire
- infernoDevastating, uncontrollable blaze
- conflagrationLarge destructive blaze
- wildfireUncontrolled vegetation blaze
- arsonCriminal deliberate burning
spreading · destruction · smoke · ash · embers · flammability · flashpoint · backdraft
Spontaneous combustion from heat
- self-heatingProduces warmth independently
- hayDried feed crop
- coalCombustible sedimentary rock
- compostDecayed organic fertilizer
haystacks · phosphorus · sodium · oxidation · linseed oil · cotton · grain silos
Situated within
- cylinderCircular-based solid form
- pistonReciprocating cylinder component
- spark plugElectrical ignition component
- dieselCompression-ignition fuel
gasoline · stroke · compression · exhaust · carburetor · fuel injection · horsepower · torque
oxidation
Losing electrons chemically
exothermic · fuel · oxygen · heat · flame · carbon dioxide · byproducts · stoichiometry · thermodynamics · energy release
blaze
Intense burning fire
- infernoDevastating, uncontrollable blaze
- conflagrationLarge destructive blaze
- wildfireUncontrolled vegetation blaze
arson · spreading · destruction · smoke · ash · embers · flammability · flashpoint · backdraft · firestorm
autoignition
Spontaneous combustion from heat
- self-heatingProduces warmth independently
- hayDried feed crop
- coalCombustible sedimentary rock
compost · haystacks · phosphorus · sodium · oxidation · linseed oil · cotton · grain silos
internal
Situated within
- cylinderCircular-based solid form
- pistonReciprocating cylinder component
- spark plugElectrical ignition component
diesel · gasoline · stroke · compression · exhaust · carburetor · fuel injection · horsepower · torque · crankshaft
outburst
Sudden emotional release
- explosionViolent burst of energy
- eruptionViolent sudden release
- turmoilViolent disturbance or confusion
upheaval · uproar · agitation · ferment · unrest · passion · fury · volatility · flare-up · emotional
combustionsfreezings
Acts of solidifying cold
coolings · refrigerations · chilling · glaciations · cryogenics
combustionsphotosynthesis
Light-to-sugar conversion in plants
reductions · decompositions · electrolysis · syntheses · formations
- internal combustionFuel ignites in cylinders
- fuel combustionOxidation of energy sources
- combustion engineFuel-igniting mechanical powerplant
- spontaneous combustionCatching fire independently
- internal combustion engineHeat-driven mechanical powerplant
- combustion chamberEngine's ignition cavity