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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ignited adj. set afire or burning.
Syn. -- enkindled, kindled, lit, lighted.
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