ignited

/ɪɡˈnaɪtɪd/ /ɪɡˈnaɪɾɪd/

verb

To set fire to (something), to light (something)

Examples :

"The match ignited the paper, causing a small flame. "

verb

To spark off (something), to trigger

Examples :

"The teacher's inspiring lecture ignited a passion for science in the students. "

action event process energy

verb

To commence burning.

Examples :

"The camper ignited the dry leaves to start a campfire. "

energy physics science action

verb

To subject to the action of intense heat; to heat strongly; often said of incombustible or infusible substances.

Examples :

"to ignite iron or platinum"

energy physics chemistry science material process

Meanings

Examples :

"The match ignited the paper, causing a small flame. "

Examples :

"The teacher's inspiring lecture ignited a passion for science in the students. "

Examples :

"The camper ignited the dry leaves to start a campfire. "

Examples :

"to ignite iron or platinum"

Related Words

trigger noun

A finger-operated lever used to fire a gun.

students noun

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

something noun

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

incombustible noun

Any substance that is not flammable.

platinum noun

The chemical element with atomic number 78 and symbol Pt; a dense, malleable, ductile, highly unreactive, silverish-white transition metal of great value.

inspiring verb

To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration.

campfire noun

A fire at a campground or on a camping trip, often used for cooking, to provide light and heat, to drive away bugs, and as a focal point for sitting around in the evening and talking, telling stories, and singing.

commence verb

To begin, start.

infusible adjective

That cannot be fused; unmeltable.

substances noun

Physical matter; material.

strongly adverb

In a strong or powerful manner.

causing verb

To set off an event or action.