01 v. t. To kindle or set on fire; as, to ignite paper or wood.
imp. & p. p.
Ignited; p. pr. & vb. n.
Igniting
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1.
To kindle or set on fire; as, to ignite paper or wood.
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2.
To subject to the action of intense heat; to heat strongly; -- often said of incombustible or infusible substances; as, to ignite iron or platinum.(Chem.)