combust

Example Sentences

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“The type of fire where you’re combusting all types of man-made materials—we’re just beginning to understand how those components affect our health,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

A golf pro can have an immaculate swing on the range, then go out and combust in a tournament.

From Los Angeles Times

Even five World Cups in, she cannot hold back the tears at the national anthem, and looks like she will combust with passion at each wicket she claims.

From BBC

Arbor heats it to extreme temperatures and deprives it of enough oxygen to make the biomass fully combust.

From Los Angeles Times