combust

kəmˈbʌst
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Translation of combust into German,

Verb

intr.
1.

burning process

TECH.
start burning by reacting with oxygen
TECH.
sich entzünden in Brand geraten brennen
  • The wood will combust if exposed to a flame.Das Holz wird sich entzünden, wenn es einer Flamme ausgesetzt ist.
2.

anger

Rare
get very angry suddenly
Rare
  • He might combust if you tell him the news.Er könnte explodieren, wenn du ihm die Nachricht sagst.

Adjective

1.

astrology

Dated
invisible due to being near the sun
Dated
  • The planet was combust and couldn't be seen.Der Planet war unsichtbar und konnte nicht gesehen werden.
2.

fire

Rare
burnt or scorched by heat
Rare
  • The combust wood was no longer usable.Das verbrannte Holz war nicht mehr brauchbar.
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Synonyms and analogies of combust in English

Examples of combust in a sentence

  • Certain chemicals may combust when mixed improperly.
  • She will combust if she hears about the delay.
  • The manager seemed ready to combust over the missed deadline.
  • The star appeared combust during the eclipse.
  • Mercury is often combust when close to the sun.
  • The combust remains were found after the fire.

Translations of "combust" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
verbrennenv.

These boilers combust coal to generate electricity.

Diese Boiler verbrennen Kohle um Elektrizität zu erzeugen.

entzündenv.

Some chemicals can combust rapidly when mixed with the right conditions.

Einige Chemikalien können sich bei den richtigen Bedingungen schnell entzünden.

brennenv.

Fires in forests often start when trees combust after a long drought.

Waldbrände entstehen oft, wenn Bäume nach langer Dürre zu brennen beginnen.

explodierenv.

Without his platelets, the serum will combust.

Ohne seine Blutplättchen wird das Serum explodieren.

in Flammen aufgehenv.

Without his platelets, the serum will combust.

Ohne seine Plättchen wird das Serum in Flammen aufgehen.

verbrannt

When the bomb detonates, this paper is ejected through the barrel before it has time to fully combust.

Wenn die Bombe hochgeht, wird das Papier aus dem Rohr geschossen, bevor es völlig verbrannt ist.

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combust: Examples and translations in context

These pens work for concentrates, although dry herb will easily combust.

Diese Stifte funktionieren bei Konzentraten, obwohl trockenes Kraut leicht verbrennen kann.

Burning leaves improperly might cause them to combust and create excessive smoke.

Unsachgemäßes Verbrennen von Blättern könnte sie zum Brennen bringen und übermäßigen Rauch erzeugen.

It'll smoke and then eventually combust.

Es wird rauchen und dann schliesslich verbrennen.

No air means that fuel can't combust.

Keine Luft bedeutet, dass Kraftstoff nicht verbrennen kann.

During this process the organic components of the clay, which are regularly dispersed, combust.

Dabei verbrennen die gleichmäßig und fein verteilten, organischen Bestandteile des Tons.

Even the smallest spark could combust if dust is not properly controlled.

Selbst der kleinste Funke könnte verbrennen, wenn der Staub nicht richtig kontrolliert wird.

Such "fuel" does not completely combust in the engine forming contaminations.

So ein "Benzin" verbrennt im Motor nicht vollständig, wodurch sich Verschmutzungen bilden.

Burners installed in flameless hobs combust much more exhaustively than in traditional cookers.

Spezielle katalytische Brenner, die in flammenlose Kochfelder eingebaut werden, verbrennen Gas viel effektiver als herkömmliche Gasherde.

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