Definition
Definition of igniting - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
initiating a processthe act of starting a process or action
- The igniting of the engine marked the beginning of the race.
2.
starting a firethe act of causing something to burn
- The igniting of the campfire took only a few minutes.
3.
triggering excitementRare the act of causing excitement or enthusiasmRare
- The igniting of the crowd was evident during the concert.
Adjective
starting firecausing something to start burning
- The igniting material quickly set the logs ablaze.
Origin of igniting
Latin, ignire (to set on fire)
Terms with igniting included in their meaning
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ignition
flame or device for igniting
ignition
match igniting only on a special surface
engine part
device igniting fuel in engines via an electric spark
person igniting
person who ignites or lights something
ignition device
device for igniting a jet of gas
fire-starting
match igniting by friction on a rough surface
diesel engine
engine igniting fuel by air compression
cooking
cook by igniting alcohol in food
automotive
mechanism igniting fuel in an engine
explosive weapon
bomb spreading fuel then igniting it for a huge blast
weaponry
gunlock igniting priming with a spark
electrical safety
designed to prevent internal explosions from igniting external gases
ignition
the quality of igniting and burning quickly
explosives
fuse for igniting explosives
explosives
fuse used for igniting explosives
gas appliances
small flame igniting a larger gas burner
history
paper case with explosive for igniting guns
initiate
start a process or action by igniting
vehicle ignition
device in vehicles for igniting fuel by an electric spark
engine component
device igniting fuel in an engine with a spark
Examples of igniting in a sentence
Igniting of the project led to rapid development. The igniting of fireworks thrilled the crowd. Igniting the logs required some dry kindling. The igniting of passion was clear in his speech. Her igniting of interest in the topic was impressive. The igniting spark caused the entire forest to catch fire.
An igniting ember fell onto the dry grass.
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- French:allumage, enflammant, ...
- German:Zünden, zündend, ...
- Italian:accensione, accenditore, ...
- Spanish:encendido, inflamable, ...
- Portuguese:ignição, incendiário, ...
- Chinese:启动, 引燃的, ...
- Japanese:始動, 発火性の, ...
- Arabic:إِشْعَال, مُشْعِل, ...
- Hebrew:הַתְחָלָה, מַצִּית, ...
- Russian:запуск, воспламеняющий, ...
- Ukrainian:запуск, запалюючий, ...
- Hindi:प्रज्वलन, आग लगाने वाला, ...
Definition of ignite - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
start firetr. set on firetr.
- He used a match to ignite the bonfire..
2.
fireintr. start burningintr.
- The dry leaves will ignite easily.
3.
eventtr. spark off or trigger an eventtr.
- The speech ignited a heated debate.
4.
stir uptr. arouse emotions or feelingstr.
- Her speech did ignite passion among the listeners..
Expressions with ignite
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make someone start thinking creatively or with new ideas
The teacher ignited Maria's imagination with her stories.
Origin of ignite
Latin, ignire (to set on fire)
Examples of ignite in a sentence
The faulty wire could ignite a fire. A spark ignited the gasoline. The logs ignited after hours of heating. The announcement ignited widespread protests across the city. Her words ignited a movement for change. The movie's trailer did ignite excitement.
His words can ignite hope in the community.
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- French:enflammer, s'enflammer, ...
- German:entzünden, sich entzünden, ...
- Italian:infiammare, accendersi, ...
- Spanish:prender, prenderse, ...
- Portuguese:incendiar, incendiar-se, ...
- Chinese:点燃, 燃烧起来, ...
- Japanese:火をつける, 発火する, ...
- Arabic:أَشْعَلَ, اِشْتَعَلَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַצִּית, לְהִתְלַקֵּחַ, ...
- Russian:зажечь, воспламеняться, ...
- Ukrainian:запалити, займатися, ...
- Hindi:आग लगाना, सुलगना, ...
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