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ig·ni·tion
ignition
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- pronunciation:
- ihg
nI
shn
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definition 1: |
the act of starting to burn or being set on fire.
It is exciting to see the ignition of a rocket engine as it takes off. |
definition 2: |
a device for getting something to burn by means of a spark or friction. In a car or other vehicle, the ignition is the device or system that ignites the fuel to start the engine.
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