ignition

ɪɡˈnɪʃən
ignition: receptacle for a key in a vehicle
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Translation of ignition into German

Noun

1.

key slot

US
receptacle for a key in a vehicle
US
  • He inserted the key into the ignition.Er steckte den Schlüssel ins Zündschloss.
2.

fire starting

act of setting something on fire
  • The ignition of the wood was quick.Die Entzündung des Holzes war schnell.
3.

engine system

TECH.
system for activating combustion in engines
TECH.
Zündung fZündanlage
  • The car's ignition was faulty.Die Zündung des Autos war defekt.
4.

science

TECH.
self-sustaining thermonuclear fusion reaction
TECH.
Fusion fFusionszündung
  • The ignition of the fusion reaction was successful.Die Zündung der Fusion war erfolgreich.
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Expressions with ignition: examples in English and translations in German

Zündschlüssel
He turned the ignition key and the car started.
Zündquelle
Investigators searched the warehouse to identify the ignition source of the fire.
Zündschalter
Turn the ignition switch to start the car.
Zündpunkt
The protest was the ignition point for wider political change.
Zündsystem
The car's ignition system failed to start.
Zündschloss
Zündzylinder
He inserted the key into the ignition barrel.

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  • ignition: receptacle for a key in a vehicle
    (key slot) Zündschloss

Synonyms and analogies of ignition in English

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.

Translations of "ignition" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieZündungnf.

During maintenance, the mechanic checked the electronic ignition for any faults.

Bei der Wartung überprüfte der Mechaniker die elektronische Zündung auf mögliche Fehler.

dasZündschlossnn.

I reached out for the keys that were stuck in the ignition.

Ich griff nach den Schlüsseln, die im Zündschloss steckten.

Zündanlagen.

Electrical components, accessories, ignition sets for motorcycles,...

Elektrische Bestandteile, Elektrozubehör, Zündanlage für Metallbearbeitung,...

dieEntzündungnf.

This cools down the surface and displaces oxygen, thereby inhibiting ignition.

Dieses kühlt die Oberfläche, verdrängt den Sauerstoff und hemmt so die Entzündung.

Zündenn.

The firework had a safety catch to avoid any premature ignition before the show.

Das Feuerwerk hatte eine Sicherung, um ein voreiliges Zünden vor der Show zu vermeiden.

dasEntzündennn.

Care must be taken when handling pyroxylin to avoid accidental ignition.

Beim Umgang mit Pyroxylin muss Vorsicht walten, um ein versehentliches Entzünden zu vermeiden.

dasAnzündennn.

Small pieces for a quicker ignition and big pieces for a longer glow-time.

Kleine Stücke für ein schnelles Anzünden und große Stücke für eine längeren Glühzeit.

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ignition: Examples and translations in context

The sudden ignition caused the fuel to flare up, creating a brilliant show of light.

Die plötzliche Zündung ließ den Treibstoff auflodern und ein brillantes Lichtspiel entstehen.

Please check if the ignition of you car is turned on.

Prüfen Sie bitte, ob die Zündung Ihres Fahrzeugs an ist.

Propensity to decay of ignition, damage to insects and rodents.

Neigung zum Zerfall der Zündung, Schädigung von Insekten und Nagetieren.

Switch off all electrical equipment and the ignition on both vehicles.

Schalten Sie bei beiden Fahrzeugen alle Verbraucher und die Zündung aus.

After that the starter interrupts the preheating and triggers the ignition.

Danach unterbricht der Starter das Vorheizen und löst die Zündung aus.

Earlier or later ignition would reduce the efficiency of the engine.

Eine Zündung früher oder später würde den Wirkungsrad des Motors senken.

Here, ignition occurs and the piston performs a working stroke.

Hier erfolgt die Zündung, und der Kolben macht einen Schlaganfall.

Many of them still have the keys left in the ignition.

Viele von ihnen haben noch die Schlüssel in der Zündung.

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