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Ignition vs Ignite - What's the difference?

ignition | ignite | Related terms |

Ignite is a related term of ignition.



As a noun ignition

is the act of igniting.

As a verb ignite is

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

ignition

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of igniting.
  • The initiation of combustion.
  • A system for activating combustion in a combustion engine.
  • Derived terms

    * ignition temperature * false ignition

    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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