English Explanatory Dictionary

ignition

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of igniting.
  2. The initiation of combustion.
  3. A system for activating combustion in a combustion engine.
  4. Receptacle for a key used to start the engine in a vehicle.
  5. The phenomenon of a thermonuclear fusion reaction becoming self-sustaining and no longer requiring external heating.

Pronunciation

ĭgnĭ'shən /ɪɡˈnɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ignition.wav

Word forms

ignition ignitions

Etymology

From French ignition.

Synonyms

inflammation

Related words

ignite

Derived words

autoignition basic ignition timing dynamic ignition timing ignition timing preignition reignition entry ignition engine false ignition ignition coil ignition interlock ignition key ignition temperature ignition tube test
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