combust
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Origin:
1325–75; Middle English < Latin combūstus (past participle of combūrere to burn up, equivalent to com- com- + -ūs- variant stem of ūrere to burn + -tus past participle suffix; -b- by misanalysis of ambūrere, another derivative, as am- + -būrere)
1325–75; Middle English < Latin combūstus (past participle of combūrere to burn up, equivalent to com- com- + -ūs- variant stem of ūrere to burn + -tus past participle suffix; -b- by misanalysis of ambūrere, another derivative, as am- + -būrere)
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| —adj | |
| 1. | astrology (of a star or planet) invisible for a period between 24 and 30 days each year due to its proximity to the sun |
| —vb | |
| 2. | chem to burn |
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Combust
is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
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Word Origin & History
combust
late 14c., adj., "burnt," from O.Fr. combust (14c.) (see combustion). Also an astrological term for planets when near the sun; the verb is attested from late 15c.
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Example sentences
The fact that they demonstrably can spontaneously combust three weeks after being damaged is a matter of great concern.
Libertarians will combust over the taxes needed to fund the stake, contending that they will inhibit economic growth.
The impact causes the warhead to combust before it hits the armour.
Hydroelectric facilities and electric utilities that combust natural gas are not required to report.
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