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combustion

combustion
a chemical process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to produce heat and light
The combustion of fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas.
From Lesson 8:Science & Research·IELTS Vocabulary — Band 7+

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The combustion of fossil fuels releases carbon dioxide, a major greenhouse gas.

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