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combustion triangle

combustion triangle noun: synonym of fire triangle.

Noun

combustion triangle (plural combustion triangles)

  1. Synonym of fire triangle.
    Synonyms:
    fire triangle

Synonyms of combustion triangle

Forms of combustion triangle

pluralcombustion triangles

Origin of combustion triangle

From combustion + triangle. From the three elements necessary to sustain combustion, therefore being a metaphorical "triangle" (though more like a tripod, having three supporting elements sustaining combustion).

Questions about combustion triangle

What does combustion triangle mean?
Combustion triangle means synonym of fire triangle.
What part of speech is combustion triangle?
Combustion triangle is a noun.
What is the plural of combustion triangle?
The plural of combustion triangle is combustion triangles.

Words near combustion triangle in the dictionary

  1. combustion
  2. combustion chamber
  3. combustion chambers
  4. combustion engine
  5. combustion engines
  6. combustion triangle
  7. combustion triangles
  8. combustionary
  9. combustions
  10. combustious
  11. combustive

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