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spontaneously

[spon-tey-nee-uhs-lee] / spɒnˈteɪ ni əs li /


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A charge density wave develops when electric charges such as electrons spontaneously organize into a repeating wave pattern.

From Science Daily Aug. 20, 2026

This triggers a process called thermal runaway, where rapidly rising temperatures cause the battery to spontaneously combust.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

SJ also enjoys the songwriting process and says some songs emerge spontaneously during rehearsals.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

Macron told French TV that the American president's decision to sign the text "was made quite spontaneously".

From Barron's Jun. 19, 2026

I drop my eyes to my plate, sure my face just spontaneously combusted.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone




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