burning vs combustion

combustion vs burning

burning and combustion both are nouns.

burning is an adjective but combustion is not an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
burning	Yes	Yes	No	No
combustion	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, burning and combustion are synonyms defined as:

burning and combustion: the act of burning something

As nouns, burning and combustion are synonyms defined as:

burning and combustion: a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light

burning (noun)	combustion (noun)
the act of burning something	the act of burning something
execution by electricity	a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
execution by fire	a state of violent disturbance and excitement
a form of torture in which cigarettes or cigars or other hot implements are used to burn the victim's skin
a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
pain that feels hot as if it were on fire

burning (adjective)	combustion (adjective)
of immediate import

Difference between burning and combustion

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