spontaneouscombustion

spontaneouscombustion
spontaneous combustion n.
Ignition of a substance, such as oily rags or hay, caused by a localized heat-increasing reaction between the oxidant and the fuel and not involving addition of heat from an outside source.

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Universalium. 2010.

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  • Spontaneous combustion — is a type of combustion which occurs without an external ignition source. How spontaneous combustion occurs # A substance with a relatively low ignition temperature begins to release heat, which may occur in several ways, such as oxidation or… …   Wikipedia

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