What does "Spontaneous combustion" mean?

self-ignition without external flame

Synonym: self-ignition Opposite: extinguishing

"Spontaneous combustion" in a sentence

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Worst scenario is either quicksands, spontaneous combustion or getting called on by the teacher.

— Inside Out 1

I heard your friend had a spontaneous combustion in his restaurant.

— The Sopranos S1E3

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