spontaneous combustion


Definition: Meaning of, spontaneous combustion in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / spɒnˈteɪnɪəs kəmˈbʌstʃ(ə)n /

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  1. burning caused by chemical changes inside something rather than by heat from outside
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Pronunciation: wʌɪt lʌŋ
Parts of Speech: noun
acute lung injury characterized by coughing and rales; inflammation of the lungs which become stiff and fibrous and cannot exchange oxygen; occurs among persons exposed to irritants such as corrosive chemical vapours, ammonia or chlorine etc.