combust

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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

Even five World Cups in, she cannot hold back the tears at the national anthem, and looks like she will combust with passion at each wicket she claims.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025

If they overheat or combust in your checked bag in the cargo area of a plane, it may take a while for anyone to notice.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 25, 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

But I couldn’t say anything because the subject of death made me pale and feel cold except for the very tip of my nose, which was heating up like a match head about to combust.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos