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1. spontaneous

adjective. ['spɑːnˈteɪniːəs'] happening or arising without apparent external cause.

Etymology

  • spontaneus (Latin)
  • sponte (Latin)

Rhymes with Spontaneous Combustion

2. spontaneous

adjective. ['spɑːnˈteɪniːəs'] said or done without having been planned or written in advance.

Etymology

  • spontaneus (Latin)
  • sponte (Latin)

3. combustion

noun. ['kəmˈbʌstʃən'] a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light.

Etymology

  • combustion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • combustio (Latin)

4. combustion

noun. ['kəmˈbʌstʃən'] the act of burning something.

Etymology

  • combustion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • combustio (Latin)

5. combustion

noun. ['kəmˈbʌstʃən'] a state of violent disturbance and excitement.

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Etymology

  • combustion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • combustio (Latin)