ignition
//ɪɡˈnɪʃ.ən//
Noun
ignitionSingular
ignitionsPlural
1
The act or process of setting something on fire or starting combustion.
The ignition of the dry leaves caused the forest fire to spread quickly.
2
The mechanism or system in a vehicle that produces the spark to start the engine.
Turn the key in the ignition to start the car.
3
The point at which a substance begins to burn.
The ignition of the dry leaves happened quickly due to the intense heat.