Ignition
Pronunciation: /ˌɪɡˈnɪʃən/
Ignition (noun)
- The process of starting a fire or causing something to burn.
- The system in a car that starts the engine when you turn a key or press a button.
- The act of starting a process or activity.
Examples
- The ignition of the campfire took longer than expected.
- Ignition of the wood was achieved with a single match.
Common collocations: ignite a flame, fire ignition, turn the ignition, ignition key, ignition system