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comburent

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Undergoing or promoting combustion (for example, by reacting with fuel and promoting a reduction-oxidation reaction). (Contrast combustible.)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A substance which is comburent.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

supporting combustion

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: comburant, combustive

Antonyms: none provided

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