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What does ignite mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word ignite? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something)
  2. (transitive) to spark off (something), to trigger
  3. (intransitive) to commence burning.
  4. (chemistry) To subject to the action of intense heat; to heat strongly; often said of incombustible or infusible substances.
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A match or cigarette dropped on an acrylic blanket can ignite the fabric which will burn rapidly unless extinguished.
The press charged that the statement contained the same poisons that ignite sectarian strife.
Instead, diesel fuel is injected into the cylinder, and the heat and pressure of the compression stroke cause the fuel to ignite.
Naptha, often recommended, can ignite, just from a spark from friction or rubbing.
This does not apply in an oxygen-enriched environment, where fire retardant materials may ignite quickly.
Also, a wire that has a current flowing through it, may heat-up and cause the temperature to rise sufficiently to ignite materials.

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