ignition synonyms

ignition

n.

  1. Igniting

    combustion, bursting into flame, kindling; see fire 1.

  2. A system for igniting

    timing system, timer, distributor, sparking system, firing system, wiring system, spark*. see also engine, machine 1, motor.

    Types of ignition include: impulse ignition, electronic ignition, make-and-break ignition, magneto ignition, spark ignition, sparkplug ignition;

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