ignition ignition /ˌɪgˈnɪʃən/
noun
-
The act of setting something on fire
(
firing
, ignition
, inflammation
, kindling
, lighting
)
the act of setting something on fire
-
The mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal-combustion engine
(
ignition
, ignition system
)
the mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal-combustion engine
Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to start the engine
Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to start the engine
-
The process of initiating combustion or catching fire
(
ignition
)
the process of initiating combustion or catching fire