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ign. (1)
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igneous
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ignimbrite
ignis fatuus
ignite
ignition
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ignition

ig·ni·tion [ ig nísh'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. means of starting engine: a mechanism that determines when, where, and how a spark is delivered to an engine cylinder to ignite the fuel and start or run the engine

2. spark that ignites fuel-air mixture: a spark in an internal-combustion engine that ignites and explodes a mixture of fuel and air

3. process of igniting: the process of setting something on fire

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