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Igniting vs Ignite - What's the difference?

igniting | ignite |

As verbs the difference between igniting and ignite

is that igniting is present participle of ignite while ignite is to set fire to (something), to light (something.

igniting

English

Verb

(head)
  • 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

    Anagrams

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