Ignite

verb

/ɪɡˈnaɪt/

Word Frequency: 0.8

Definitions

1.verbTo set fire to (something), to light (something)

2.verbTo spark off (something), to trigger

3.verbTo commence burning.

4.verbTo subject to the action of intense heat; to heat strongly; often said of incombustible or infusible substances.

"to ignite iron or platinum"

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