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Combustion |
A chemical process of oxidation that occurs at a rate fast enough to produce heat and usually light in to the form of either a glow or flame. |
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A rapid oxidation process which is a chemical reaction resulting in the evolution of light and heat in varying intensities. |
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Heat |
A form of energy characterized by vibration of molecules and capable of initiating and supporting chemical changes |
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Temperature |
Measure of a material’s ability to transfer heat energy to other objects. |
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Fuel |
A material that will maintain combustion |
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Matter |
Anything that occupies space and has mass |
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Oxidizer |
Any material that readily yields oxygen or other oxidizing gas |
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Energy |
When a force is applied to an object over a distance or when a chemical, biological or physical transformation is made in a substance. |
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Oxidation |
Chemical process when a substance combines with an oxidizer such as oxygen in the air. Eg. rust on metal |
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Potential energy |
Stored energy possessed by an object that can be released in the future to perform work once released |
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Kinetic Energy |
The energy possessed by a body because of its motion |
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Joules |
Useful for firefighters |
