The rapid chemical combination of a substance with oxygen, involving the production of heat and light is called ___.

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Combustion (burning) is a chemical process in which fuel reacts with an oxidant to give out heat. The release of heat can produce light in the form of flame. A car engine and a rocket engine both work by combustion.

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