combustion vs burning

burning vs combustion

combustion and burning both are nouns.

combustion is not an adjective while burning is an adjective.

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

As nouns, combustion and burning are synonyms defined as:

combustion and burning: the act of burning something

As nouns, combustion and burning are synonyms defined as:

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

combustion (noun)	burning (noun)
the act of burning something	the act of burning something
a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light	execution by electricity
a state of violent disturbance and excitement	execution by fire
	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

combustion (adjective)	burning (adjective)
	of immediate import

Difference between combustion and burning

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