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ignition

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ig​ni​tion
noun
ig·​ni·​tion
ig-ˈni-shən

Definition

  • the device that is used to ignite the fuel mixture in a gasoline engine //put the key in the ignition
    the process or means (such as an electric spark) of igniting a fuel mixture
  • the act or action of igniting: such as
    the starting of a fire
    the heating of a plasma to a temperature high enough to sustain nuclear fusion
Examples
  • //There's a problem with the car's ignition.
First Known Use
1612, in the meaning defined at sense 2
ig​ni​tion
noun
ig·​ni·​tion
ig-ˈni-shən

Definition

  • the device that is used to ignite the fuel mixture in a gasoline engine //put the key in the ignition
    the process or means (such as an electric spark) of igniting a fuel mixture
  • the act or action of igniting: such as
    the starting of a fire
    the heating of a plasma to a temperature high enough to sustain nuclear fusion
Examples
  • //There's a problem with the car's ignition.
First Known Use
1612, in the meaning defined at sense 2
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