GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Ignite (ĭg‑nītˈ), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ignited (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Igniting.] [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”.
   
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   2. (Chem.) To subject to the action of intense heat; to heat strongly; -- often said of incombustible or infusible substances; as, “to ignite iron or platinum”.
   
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   Ignite, v. i. To take fire; to begin to burn.
   
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