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combustion
A chemical process in which a great deal of heat is produced. Commonly it involves the chemical reaction of a fuel and an oxidizer, but may also may involve the decomposition of a monopropellant or the burning of solid propellants.
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• HEAT AND THERMODYNAMICS
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