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Almost always oxidation,
the speed of the reaction is the big difference between fire and explosions
(and slower yet - the "respiration" reactions that keep you alive).

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Explosions are powered by the rapid release of energy from a chemical reaction, usually involving a combustible material and an oxidizer. Fire is sustained by the presence of fuel, oxygen, and heat in a chemical reaction called combustion, which involves a rapid oxidation process that releases heat and light.

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