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Spontaneous Combustion

Definition:

Spontaneous combustion refers to the phenomenon where a substance ignites and burns without an external ignition source.

Sense 1:

As a noun, spontaneous combustion can describe the process in which a material, especially one containing flammable compounds, self-ignites due to internal chemical reactions.

Example Sentence:

The pile of oily rags in the garage underwent spontaneous combustion, causing a fire that quickly spread.

Sense 2:

As a noun, spontaneous combustion can also refer to the belief in certain fictional or paranormal contexts that humans or animals can inexplicably burst into flames.

Example Sentence:

In the horror novel, the protagonist investigates a series of mysterious deaths caused by spontaneous combustion.

Sense 3:

As a noun phrase, spontaneous combustion is used idiomatically to describe a sudden and uncontrolled outburst of anger or emotion.

Example Sentence:

His harsh words ignited a spontaneous combustion of emotions, leading to a heated argument.

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