combust

Example Sentences

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That heat can build so quickly and so high under the right circumstances that organic materials in the area spontaneously combust.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

But they have downsides—costly materials, a China-dominated supply chain that concerns Western governments and a tendency to combust if you’re not careful.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

The devices contain lithium-ion batteries which, when damaged, can spontaneously combust.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2025

"Modern landfill facilities already capture, upgrade and combust their gas emissions for electricity generation, however, our process creates a much more environmentally impactful and commercially valuable product," he said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2024

I catch my breath and fight back tears, staring Camel straight in the eyes even as my lungs threaten to combust.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen