comburent
Collocations
2ADJ.
fluid, opposite
VERB + COMBURENT
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Definitions
adj
Undergoing or promoting combustion (for example, by reacting with fuel and promoting a reduction-oxidation reaction). (Contrast combustible.)
[…] the passage for comburent fluid, the opposite sides of the other diaphragm being exposed to the pressure of the combustible fluid on opposite sides of said resistance. 3. Apparatus for maintaining the proportional delivery of combustible fluid and comburent fluid supplied through separate passages to a gas-fired furnace, […]
noun
A substance which is comburent.
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Thesaurus
Synonyms
adjective — supporting combustion
- comburant
- combustive
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
2[…] the passage for comburent fluid, the opposite sides of the other diaphragm being exposed to the pressure of the combustible fluid on opposite sides of said resistance. 3. Apparatus for maintaining
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