ignition
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One of the deadliest industrial accidents in U.S. history involved the ignition of highly flammable fertilizer aboard a cargo ship, the SS Grandcamp, in Texas in 1947, according to the Bullock Texas State History Museum.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
The engines enable faster missile launches as they require little preparation before ignition.
From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026
Police are treating the fire as deliberate ignition at this time.
From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026
Many nightclubs contain the fuel load of an entire residential condominium, the ignition sources of an industrial site, and the evacuation constraints of a submarine.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026
She’s back on her porch and disappearing inside the house, and you’re turning the key in the ignition.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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Elements of the Universe: Ign, Igni ("Fire")
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