ignition (n.)

  1. the process of initiating combustion or catching fire

  2. the mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal-combustion engine

    [ Syn: ignition system ]

  3. the act of setting something on fire

    [ Syn: firing , lighting , kindling , inflammation ]

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