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  1. 08-08-2011, 21:13 #1
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    What causes them to combust?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Irving View Post
    What causes them to combust?
    IIRC, there is a chemical reaction when the oil breaks down that causes heat to be produced and when it gets hot enough, bam, fire.
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    The phenomena is called "spontaneous combustion"!

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