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combust

[kuhm-buhst] / kəmˈbʌst /


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But they have downsides—costly materials, a China-dominated supply chain that concerns Western governments and a tendency to combust if you’re not careful.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025

But here's the kicker - Sabalenka's tendency to combust at a critical juncture means only three of those have resulted in titles.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2025

If they overheat or combust in your checked bag in the cargo area of a plane, it may take a while for anyone to notice.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2025

"Modern landfill facilities already capture, upgrade and combust their gas emissions for electricity generation, however, our process creates a much more environmentally impactful and commercially valuable product," he said.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 30, 2024

It feels like my dry skin will spontaneously combust.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman


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