"combustion triangle" meaning in All languages combined

See combustion triangle on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: combustion triangles [plural]
Etymology: From combustion + triangle. From the three elements necessary to sustain combustion, therefore being a metaphorical "triangle" (though more like a tripod, having three supporting elements sustaining combustion). Etymology templates: {{compound|en|combustion|triangle}} combustion + triangle Head templates: {{en-noun}} combustion triangle (plural combustion triangles)
  1. Synonym of fire triangle Synonyms: fire triangle [synonym, synonym-of]
    Sense id: en-combustion_triangle-en-noun-kxmpQXEp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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