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ignition

[ig-nish-uhn] / ɪgˈnɪʃ ən /


NOUN
detonation
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The engines enable faster missile launches as they require little preparation before ignition.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

But despite the assemblage of first-rate parts, ignition proves elusive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

“I’m like, ‘Hey, I’m going to take my keys out of the ignition, drop them on the ground.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026

Police are treating the fire as deliberate ignition at this time.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

He adjusted the choke and pushed the ignition switch again.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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