COMBURENT


Meaning of COMBURENT in English

I. adjective

also com·bu·rant kəmˈbyu̇rənt

Etymology: Latin comburent-, comburens, present participle of comburere to burn up — more at combustion

: burning or supporting combustion — distinguished from combustible

II. noun

also comburant “

( -s )

: a substance that burns or that aids combustion

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