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ignition

 

[ ɪɡˈnɪʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

car engine

The action of setting something on fire or starting to burn. In the context of a car engine, ignition refers to the process of starting the engine by generating a spark to ignite the fuel-air mixture.

Synonyms

firing, spark, start

Examples of usage

  • The key turned in the ignition, but the car wouldn't start.
  • After the mechanic replaced the ignition coil, the car ran smoothly.
Context #2 | Noun

physics

The process of initiating a combustion reaction in a controlled manner, releasing energy in the form of heat and light.

Synonyms

combustion, firing up, ignition sequence

Examples of usage

  • The ignition of the rocket engines marked the beginning of the space mission.
  • Proper ignition timing is crucial for the efficient operation of the engine.
Context #3 | Noun

general

The starting or triggering of something, such as a chain reaction or a series of events.

Synonyms

beginning, start, trigger

Examples of usage

  • The discovery of penicillin was the ignition of a medical revolution.
  • His speech acted as the ignition for the protest movement.

Translations

Translations of the word "ignition" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ignição

🇮🇳 इग्निशन

🇩🇪 Zündung

🇮🇩 pengapian

🇺🇦 запалювання

🇵🇱 zapłon

🇯🇵 点火 (てんか)

🇫🇷 allumage

🇪🇸 encendido

🇹🇷 ateşleme

🇰🇷 점화 (jeomhwa)

🇸🇦 اشتعال

🇨🇿 zapalování

🇸🇰 zapaľovanie

🇨🇳 点火 (diǎnhuǒ)

🇸🇮 vžig

🇮🇸 kveikja

🇰🇿 оталдыру

🇬🇪 ანთება

🇦🇿 alovlanma

🇲🇽 encendido

Etymology

The word 'ignition' originated from the Latin word 'ignitio', which means 'a setting on fire'. The concept of ignition has been crucial throughout history, from the discovery of fire by early humans to the development of internal combustion engines. The controlled ignition of fuel has revolutionized transportation and power generation. Today, ignition systems are advanced and play a vital role in the functioning of vehicles, rockets, and various combustion processes.

See also: ignitable, ignite, igniter, ignitions, ignitor, lignite, reignite.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,205 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.