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Combustion Definition

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A burning candle is an example of a combustion reaction.

A burning candle is an example of a combustion reaction.

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Definition: Combustion is a chemical reaction chemical that occurs between a fuel and an oxidizing agent that produces energy, usually in the form of heat and light.

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