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Ignite vs Firepot - What's the difference?

ignite | firepot |

As a verb ignite

is to set fire to (something), to light (something).

As a noun firepot is

a pot used to hold or carry fire.

ignite

English

Verb

(ignit)
  • to set fire to (something), to light (something)
  • to spark off (something), to enthuse
  • to commence burning.
  • (chemistry) To subject to the action of intense heat; to heat strongly; often said of incombustible or infusible substances.
    • to ignite iron or platinum

    Related terms

    * ignition * igneous

    Anagrams

    * English ergative verbs ----

    firepot

    English

    Alternative forms

    * fire-pot * fire pot

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A pot used to hold or carry fire.
  • An early incendiary device, an earthenware pot filled with combustible materials and ignited through a hole in the bottom.