Comburent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Comburent is an adjective meaning A substance which is comburent.
Meaning
A substance which is comburent.
More Meanings
- Undergoing or promoting combustion (for example, by reacting with fuel and promoting a reduction-oxidation reaction). (Contrast combustible.)
Example Sentences
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[…] the passage for comburent fluid, the opposite sides of the other diaphragm being exposed to the pressure of the combustible fluid on opposite sides of said resistance. 3. Apparatus for maintaining the proportional delivery of combustible fluid and comburent fluid supplied through separate passages to a gas-fired furnace, […]
Word Forms
- comburents
Synonyms for comburent
Depending on context, synonyms include combustible, combustive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include combustible, combustive, flagrate, ustion, burn, deflagrable.
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