ignition

• Substantiv, das den Vorgang des Entzündens oder Anzündens bezeichnet, z. B. das Starten der Verbrennung oder der Zündmechanismus, der das Kraftstoff-Luft-Gemisch in einem Verbrennungsmotor entflammt.

A noun referring to the process of initiating combustion or the mechanism that ignites fuel in an engine, such as in an internal-combustion engine.

1. Combustion initiationB2formaltechnical

   The process of starting to burn or catching fire; the act of causing something to begin combustion.

   Entzündung

   • The ignition of the rocket propellant occurs at the launch pad.
   • Controlled ignition is essential for safe operation of the furnace.
   • The spontaneous ignition of the chemicals caused a small explosion.
   • Proper ignition requires a source of heat and oxygen.

   Synonymefiringinflammationkindlinglighting

2. Engine ignition systemB2formaltechnical

   The mechanism or device that ignites the fuel-air mixture in an internal-combustion engine to start it.

   Zündanlage

   • He turned the key in the ignition and the engine roared to life.
   • The car's ignition system includes spark plugs and an ignition coil.
   • A faulty ignition can prevent the engine from starting.
   • She pressed the button for the electronic ignition.

   Synonymeignition system

3. Act of setting fireB1formal

   The action of deliberately causing something to catch fire.

   Brandstiftung

   • The arsonist was charged with the ignition of the warehouse.
   • The ignition of the campfire required dry kindling and matches.
   • The fire department investigated the ignition point of the blaze.
   • Carelessness led to the accidental ignition of the pile of leaves.

   Synonymefiringkindlinglighting