spontaneous combustions

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Definition of spontaneous combustions in English English dictionary: plural form of spontaneous combustion
spontaneous combustion: Combustion without an external source of heat
spontaneous combustion: a process where heat is generated within a material by either a slow oxidation reaction or by microorganisms
spontaneous combustion: independent ignition, burning by itself without any catalyst
spontaneous combustion: The ignition of material brought about by a heat producing (exothermic) chemical reaction within the material itself without exposure to an external source of ignition
spontaneous combustion: Self-ignition of combustible material through chemical action (as oxidation) of its constituents -- called also spontaneous ignition
spontaneous combustion: Self-ignition of combustible material through chemical action of its parts
spontaneous combustion: ignition of a substance (as oily rags) resulting from an internal oxidation process
spontaneous combustion: Ignition of a substance, such as oily rags or hay, caused by a localized heat-increasing reaction between the oxidant and the fuel and not involving addition of heat from an outside source. burning caused by chemical changes inside something rather than by heat from outside

spontaneous combustions

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spon·ta·ne·ous combustions

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