ignition

Noun
Synonyms: ignition systemfiringlightingkindlinginflammation

WordNet 3.0

Noun (3)

  1. the process of initiating combustion or catching fire
  2. the mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal-combustion engineSynonyms: ignition system
  3. the act of setting something on fireSynonyms: firinglightingkindlinginflammation
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Ignition \Ig*ni"tion\, n. [Cf. F. ignition.]

1.The act of igniting, kindling, or setting on fire. [1913 Webster]

2.The state of being ignited or kindled. --Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster]

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