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ignition

UK
/ɪɡˈnɪʃ.ən/
US
/ɪɡˈnɪʃ.ən/
ignitionnoun
ignitions
pl
Translations
allumageSens technique pour le système ou le processus qui enflamme le mélange carburant-air dans un moteur.
The ignition of the rocket's engines marked the beginning of the launch sequence.
L'allumage des moteurs de la fusée a marqué le début de la séquence de lancement.
inflammationEmploi général pour le fait de mettre le feu ou de commencer à brûler.
The ignition of the dry leaves caused a small fire in the backyard.
L'inflammation des feuilles sèches a provoqué un petit incendie dans le jardin.
Additional translations
contactEmploi courant en automobile pour la serrure ou le dispositif de démarrage.
Definitions
The action of setting something on fire or starting to burn.
The ignition of the dry leaves caused a small fire in the backyard.
The mechanism in an engine that ignites the fuel-air mixture to start the engine.
He turned the key in the ignition to start the car.
The process of starting the combustion of fuel in an engine.
The ignition of the rocket's engines marked the beginning of the launch sequence.
Synonyms
spark
lighting
ignition system
fire
combustion
kindling
ignitionadjective
UK
/ɪɡˈnɪʃ.ən/
US
/ɪɡˈnɪʃ.ən/
Attributive use only (e.g., "ignition coil"); not typically gradable
Translations
d'allumageTerme technique employé surtout en mécanique et en automobile.
The technician examined the ignition coil and other ignition components.
Le technicien a examiné la bobine d'allumage et les autres composants d'allumage.
Definitions
Relating to or used in the process or mechanism of igniting fuel or starting combustion.
The technician examined the ignition coil and other ignition components.
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