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sponˌtaneous comˈbustion noun [uncountableU]
BURNburning caused by chemical changes inside something rather than by heat from outside 自燃,自发燃烧
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spontaneous combustion• Indeed, the playing is quite riveting, creating a feeling of spontaneous combustion.• Imagine the response of early humans to fire caused by volcanoes or spontaneous combustion.