ignite
IPA: ɪgnˈaɪt
verb
- (transitive) to set fire to (something), to light (something)
- (transitive) to spark off (something), to trigger
- (intransitive) to commence burning.
- (chemistry, transitive) To subject to the action of intense heat; to heat strongly; often said of incombustible or infusible substances.
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Examples of "ignite" in Sentences
- The burning tipple ignited the wheat dock.
- The gas is then ignited with the flint taped to the hammer.
- The flame ignites the gas can and the whole garage explodes.
- An unidentified source ignited the gas and caused the explosion.
- A lighting stick is used to ignite the fumes and fire the cannon.
- A small fire consisting of tinder is then used to ignite kindling.
- The flaming tires ignite the gas, turning the pickup into a fireball.
- All of Grievous' organs ignite, and he starts to burn from the inside.
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