Meaning Of The Word Spontaneous combustion

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What's The Definition Of Spontaneous combustion?

spontaneous combustion in American English
the process of catching fire as a result of heat generated by internal chemical action
noun: the ignition of a substance or body from the rapid oxidation of its own constituents without heat from any external source

spontaneous combustion in British English
noun: the ignition of a substance or body as a result of internal oxidation processes, without the application of an external source of heat, occurring in finely powdered ores, coal, straw, etc

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