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ignition - 3 dictionary results

ig⋅ni⋅tion

[ig-nish-uhn]
–noun
1. the act or fact of igniting; state of being ignited.
2. a means or device for igniting.
3. (in an internal-combustion engine) the process that ignites the fuel in the cylinder.

Origin:
1605–15; ML ignītiōn- (s. of ignītiō) a setting on fire. See ignite, -ion
ig·ni·tion   (ĭg-nĭsh'ən)   
n.  
  1. The raising of a substance to its ignition point, as by electric current, friction, or mechanical shock.
    1. An electrical system, typically powered by a battery or magneto, that provides the spark to ignite the fuel mixture in an internal-combustion engine.
    2. A switch that activates this system.

Ignition

Ig*ni"tion\, n. [Cf. F. ignition.]

1. The act of igniting, kindling, or setting on fire.

2. The state of being ignited or kindled. --Sir T. Browne.
Language Translation for : ignition
Spanish: llave de contacto,
German: die Zündung,
Japanese: 点火装置
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