| ignite | 1. To kindle or set on fire; as, to ignite paper or wood. 2. <chemistry> To subject to the action of intense heat; to heat strongly; often said of incombustible or infusible substances; as, to ignite iron or platinum. Origin: L. Ignitus, p.p. Of ignire to ignite, fr. Ignis fire. See Igneous. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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