Põlemus
Põlemus, Estonian for combustion, is the chemical process in which a substance reacts rapidly with an oxidizer, typically oxygen from the air, releasing heat and often light. It is a form of exothermic energy release and a central mechanism for converting chemical energy into heat, work, or both.
Chemically, combustion involves a fuel reacting with an oxidizer to form oxidized products and energy. Complete
Põlemus has widespread practical applications, including in internal combustion engines, gas burners, and industrial furnaces, where
Historically, the study of combustion contributed to developments in thermodynamics and chemical kinetics, distinguishing energy release
See also: combustion theory, oxidation, energy efficiency, emissions.