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ignition

/ɪɡˈnɪʃən/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does ignition mean?

noun, verb

The act or process of igniting something, or the system that produces a spark or flame to ignite a fuel.

Example

"The car's ignition system was faulty, causing it to stall repeatedly."

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