ignition

Definition

• n. the process of initiating combustion or catching fire
• n. the mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal-combustion engine
• n. the act of setting something on fire

Word forms

Plural

ignitions

Example sentences

1. n.

   The ignition of the campfire was a challenge, but we eventually got it started.

2. n.

   The ignition of the chemicals caused a loud explosion in the lab.