spontaneous combustion

spon·ta·neous·combustion

uncommon

noun

1.

ignition of a substance (as oily rags) resulting from an internal oxidation process

Synonyms

spontaneous combustion

Related words

Broader terms

ignition

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Grammar

noun
singular	spontaneous combustion
plural	spontaneous combustions

Nearby words

spontaneity spontaneous spontaneously spontaneousness spontaneous abortion spontaneous generation spoof spook spookily spooky

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