ignition Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the process of initiating combustion or catching fire
  2. noun the mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal-combustion engine
    ignition system.
  3. noun the act of setting something on fire
    kindling; firing; lighting; inflammation.

WordNet

Ig*ni"tion noun
Etymology
Cf. F. ignition.
Definitions
  1. The act of igniting, kindling, or setting on fire.
  2. The state of being ignited or kindled. Sir T. Browne.

Webster 1913