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ignition Definition

ig·ni·tion (ig nis̸h′ən)

noun

  1. a setting on fire or catching on fire
  2. the means by which a thing is ignited
  3. in an internal-combustion engine,
    1. the igniting of the explosive mixture in the cylinder
    2. the device or system for doing this; esp. the key-operated switch
  4. Chem. the heating of a compound or mixture to the point of complete combustion, complete chemical change, or complete removal of volatile material

Etymology: ModL (Paracelsus) ignitio < L ignitus: see ignite

adjective

designating certain parts of an engine causing ignition

ignition Synonyms

ignition

n.

  1. Igniting

    combustion, bursting into flame, kindling; see fire 1.

  2. A system for igniting

    timing system, timer, distributor, sparking system, firing system, wiring system, spark*. see also engine, machine 1, motor.

    Types of ignition include: impulse ignition, electronic ignition, make-and-break ignition, magneto ignition, spark ignition, sparkplug ignition;

ignition Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • vapor: Use the hotplate set to a low temperature or preferably use a temperature controlled bath to minimize the risk of ignition of the vapor.

Converse of object

  • retard: Some sources say that retarding the ignition timing a few degrees will suffice.
  • turn: Get someone to turn the ignition whilst you watch the gage.

Adjective modifier

  • homogeneous: The first covers the application of homogeneous charge compression ignition ( HCCI ) to the patented Dual-FuelTM system.
  • deliberate: The cause of the fire was suspected deliberate ignition.
  • spontaneous: We believe cause of fire to be spontaneous ignition of these oil impregnated rags.
  • electronic: I've spent lots of money on an electronic ignition.
  • malicious: Bins placed out the day before are easy targets for malicious ignition.
  • dual: Like the rest of the BMW boxer range it also uses dual ignition as of models sold in 2003.

Modifies a noun

  • coil: The ignition coil that is suitable for the hall sensor ignition MUST have a yellow label.
  • timing: The symptoms you describe sound like an engine with wrong ignition timing = wrong advance, or none.
  • interlock: In addition, the driver of a car fitted with an alcohol ignition interlock is required to provide further breath samples at random intervals.
  • switch: The number is stamped on face of the ignition switch on early cars.
  • wiring: HT cable to be renewed 4 ) HE ignition wiring, 3 cables, low tension side.
  • amplifier: The first year's production revealed a vulnerability to dampness of the Bosch ignition signal amplifiers.

Noun used with modifier

  • magneto: He introduced Daimler cars to Britain and with Bosch he invented magneto ignition.
  • spark: This combines traditional spark ignition with the sort of compression ignition a diesel engine uses.
  • compression: This combines traditional spark ignition with the sort of compression ignition a diesel engine uses.
  • coil: There is a section that goes on to describe various ignition systems opting for the Trembler coil type ignition.
  • alcohol: In addition, the driver of a car fitted with an alcohol ignition interlock is required to provide further breath samples at random intervals.