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Configuration vs Combustion - What's the difference?

configuration | combustion |

As nouns the difference between configuration and combustion

is that configuration is form, as depending on the relative disposition of the parts of a thing's shape; figure; form factor while combustion is combustion.

configuration

Noun

(en noun)
  • Form, as depending on the relative disposition of the parts of a thing's shape; figure; form factor.
  • Relative position or aspect of the planets; the face of the horoscope, according to the relative positions of the planets at any time.
  • The way things are arranged or put together in order to achieve a result.
  • (physics, chemistry) The arrangement of electrons in an atom, molecule, or other physical structure like a crystal.
  • A finite set of points and lines (and sometimes planes), generally with equal numbers of points per line and equal numbers of lines per point.
  • combustion

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (chemistry) The act or process of burning.
  • A process where two chemicals are combined to produce heat.
  • A process wherein a fuel is combined with oxygen, usually at high temperature, releasing heat.
  • (figuratively) Violent agitation, tumult.
  • * Mede
  • There [were] great combustions and divisions among the heads of the university.
  • * Dryden
  • But say from whence this new combustion springs.

    Synonyms

    * (act or process of burning) incineration, cremation

    Hyponyms

    * deflagration * detonation