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Define combustion.


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  • Combustion:
  • Combustion is defined as a chemical process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide, water, and heat.
  • The substance which catches fire in reaction with oxygen is known as a combustible substance.
  • Examples of combustible substances are petrol, coal, diesel, wood, and natural gas.
  • The combustible substance is also known as fuel and they use oxygen to get oxidize and releases energy that is ultimately converted to heat and can be used for various purposes.

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