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Label: combustion

Definition:

Combustion is an exothermic redox reaction between a fuel (the reductant) and an oxidant (usually atmospheric oxygen) which is initiated by a ignition source.

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Definition:

A redox reaction is a chemical reaction in which the oxidation of one reactant is coupled to the reduction of a second reactant.