comburant
/kəmˈbjʊrənt/
adjective
- Causing or supporting combustion; able to burn or help something burn.
- The chemist studied the comburant gases released during the reaction.
- The comburant properties of oxygen make it essential for fire.
- Safety instructions warned about storing comburant materials near heat sources.
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noun
- A substance that supports combustion, such as oxygen or an oxidizer.
- The firefighter identified the comburant that had accelerated the blaze.
- In a rocket engine, the fuel and comburant mix to create thrust.
- Proper ventilation ensures enough comburant for the furnace to operate safely.
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