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Definition of ignition - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
key slotUS receptacle for a key in a vehicleUS
- He inserted the key into the ignition.
2.
fire startingact of setting something on fire
- The ignition of the wood was quick.
3.
engine systemTECH. system for activating combustion in enginesTECH.
- The car's ignition was faulty.
4.
scienceTECH. self-sustaining thermonuclear fusion reactionTECH.
- The ignition of the fusion reaction was successful.
Images of ignition
receptacle for a key in a vehicle
Expressions with ignition
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key used to start engine and connect car's electrical systems
He turned the ignition key and the car started.
thing that provides energy needed to start burning of material
Investigators searched the warehouse to identify the ignition source of the fire.
switch that operates a solenoid to start the engine
Turn the ignition switch to start the car.
moment when a process or conflict suddenly begins or intensifies
The protest was the ignition point for wider political change.
mechanism igniting fuel in an engine
The car's ignition system failed to start.
part of a car where the key is inserted
He inserted the key into the ignition barrel.
device where car key is inserted to start engine
She turned the key in the ignition lock to start the car.
system using electronics for engine spark control
The car's electronic ignition improved its fuel efficiency.
spontaneous catching fire without a spark or flame
The fuel reached auto-ignition at high temperature.
device converting battery current to high voltage
The ignition coil failed, causing the car not to start.
temperature at which a material ignites without a flame
The ignition temperature of gasoline is around 280°C.
starting to burn by itself without a flame
The fuel reached self-ignition at high temperatures.
setting that decides when the fuel mixture is lit inside an engine
The mechanic adjusted the ignition timing to stop the engine from knocking.
system that manages timing and operation of a fuel spark or flame
Modern cars rely on electronic ignition control for better fuel efficiency.
device preventing car start if alcohol is detected
The ignition interlock stopped the car from starting after the party.
electrical potential level needed to start a spark flame or discharge
The circuit must supply enough ignition voltage to fire the gas burner.
ignition of fuel before intended time in engines
Pre-ignition can cause engine knocking and damage.
engine that burns fuel in cylinders using an electric spark
The car uses a four-cylinder spark ignition engine.
Origin of ignition
Latin, ignitio (act of setting on fire)
Terms with ignition included in their meaning
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ignition
keys used to start a car
ignition
flame or device for igniting
transportation
vehicle powered by a compression-ignition engine
ignition
suddenly catch fire and start burning
automobile
device that allows keyless entry and ignition in a car
safety
subject to easy ignition and rapid flaming combustion
ignition flame
small flame used to ignite gas in a stove or heater
ignition
match igniting only on a special surface
safety
uncontrolled fire in a chimney due to residue ignition
vehicle hardware
electronic system that controls fuel, ignition, and emissions in an engine
ignition device
device for igniting a jet of gas
ignition
start a fire or make something burn
engine ignition
electric motor that starts an engine
heatless ignition
combustion without an external source of heat
firefighting
sudden ignition of gases near a ceiling
automotive
time ignition points are closed in a petrol engine
rocket fuels
inert substance preventing ignition in rocket fuels
automotive technology
electronic control setup that regulates engine fuel, ignition and emissions functions
material treatment
additive used in products to reduce ignition and slow burning
acr: High Energy Ignition
system that creates strong spark for car engines
ignition
paper soaked in chemicals to ignite gunpowder
spark-ignition engine
angle between ignition point and bottom dead-centre
aircraft maintenance
gasoline for spark-ignition airplane motors
fuel
measure of ignition quality in diesel fuel
Examples of ignition in a sentence
The mechanic checked the ignition for faults. The ignition of the fireworks was spectacular. They ensured the ignition of the gas was controlled. He turned the key, but the ignition didn't respond. The mechanic checked the ignition for any issues. Scientists achieved ignition in the lab experiment.
Ignition occurred under controlled conditions.
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- French:contact, ignition, ...
- German:Zündschloss, Entzündung, ...
- Italian:blocco accensione, accensione, ...
- Spanish:encendido, ignición, ...
- Portuguese:ignição, sistema de ignição, ...
- Chinese:点火开关, 点火, ...
- Japanese:イグニッション, 発火, ...
- Arabic:مِقْبَس الإِشْعَال, اشْتِعال, ...
- Hebrew:מַתֵּג הַצָּתָה, הַצָּתָה, ...
- Russian:замок зажигания, возгорание, ...
- Ukrainian:замок запалювання, запалювання, ...
- Hindi:इग्निशन, आग लगाना, ...
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