IGNITES

Verb

ignites

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of ignite

Source: Wiktionary


IGNITE

Ig*nite", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ignited; p. pr. & vb. n. Igniting.] Etym: [L. ignitus, p.p. of ignire to ignite, fr. ignis fire. See Igneous.]

1. To kindle or set on fire; as, to ignite paper or wood.

2. (Chem.)

Definition: To subject to the action of intense heat; to heat strongly; -- often said of incombustible or infusible substances; as, to ignite iron or platinum.

Ig*nite", v. i.

Definition: To take fire; to begin to burn.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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