non-combustion
|non-com-bus-tion|
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/nɑn-kəmˈbʌs.tʃən/
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/nɒn-kəmˈbʌs.tʃən/
not burning
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-combustion' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'combustio,' where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'bustio' meant 'burning.' The prefix 'non-' is used to indicate negation.
Historical Evolution
'combustio' transformed into the English word 'combustion,' and the prefix 'non-' was added to form 'non-combustion.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'combustio' meant 'burning,' but with the addition of 'non-,' it evolved to mean 'not burning.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or process of not burning or not being able to burn.
The non-combustion of certain materials makes them safer for construction.
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Last updated: 2025/02/28 02:51