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kindling vs combustion

combustion vs kindling

kindling and combustion both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
kindling Yes No No No
combustion Yes No No No
As nouns, combustion is a hypernym of kindling; that is, combustion is a word with a broader meaning than kindling:
  • kindling: the act of setting something on fire
  • combustion: the act of burning something
Other hypernyms of kindling include burning.
kindling (noun) combustion (noun)
the act of setting something on fire the act of burning something
material for starting a fire a process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to give heat and light
a state of violent disturbance and excitement
Difference between kindling and combustion

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