The difference between Combust and Deflagrate

When used as verbs, combust means to burn, whereas deflagrate means specifically, to combust subsonically through thermal conduction.


Combust is also noun with the meaning: that which undergoes burning.

Combust is also adjective with the meaning: burnt.

check bellow for the other definitions of Combust and Deflagrate

  1. Combust as a verb:

    To burn; to catch fire.

  2. Combust as a verb (intransitive, figuratively):

    To erupt with enthusiasm or boisterousness.

  1. Combust as an adjective (obsolete):

    Burnt.

  2. Combust as an adjective (astrology):

    In close conjunction with the sun (so that its astrological influence is "burnt up"), sometimes specified to be within 8 degrees 30'.

  1. Combust as a noun (obsolete):

    That which undergoes burning.

  1. Deflagrate as a verb (physics):

    To burn with intense light and heat. Specifically, to combust subsonically through thermal conduction.

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