combust in a sentence
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Definition
Combust: to catch fire and burn, typically in a chemical reaction involving heat.
Sample Sentences
- The dry leaves began to combust as the wildfire spread through the forest.
- In a chemical reaction, the mixture can combust if exposed to high temperatures.
- During the experiment, we observed how the substance would combust under pressure.
- The old engine had a tendency to combust unexpectedly, leading to safety concerns.
- He watched in awe as the fireworks combusted in a dazzling display of colors.