Definition of spontaneous combustion
:self-ignition of combustible material through chemical action (such as oxidation) of its constituents — called also
spontaneous ignition
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spontaneous combustion
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First Known Use of spontaneous combustion
1795
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION Defined for English Language Learners
spontaneous combustion
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Definition of spontaneous combustion for English Language Learners
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: burning that is caused by chemical actions inside of something rather than by heat from the outside
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spontaneous combustion
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Definition of spontaneous combustion for Students
:a bursting of material into flame from the heat produced within itself through chemical action
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