igniting

/ɪɡˈnaɪtɪŋ/ /əɡˈnaɪtɪŋ/

verb

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

Examples :

"He was careful when igniting the campfire with a match. "

verb

To spark off (something), to trigger

Examples :

"Her passionate speech ignited a lively debate in the classroom. "

action process energy

verb

To commence burning.

Examples :

"The camper was careful igniting the firewood for the campfire. "

energy action process physics chemistry fuel

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 science

Meanings

Examples :

"He was careful when igniting the campfire with a match. "

Examples :

"Her passionate speech ignited a lively debate in the classroom. "

Examples :

"The camper was careful igniting the firewood for the campfire. "

Examples :

"to ignite iron or platinum"

Related Words

something noun

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

incombustible noun

Any substance that is not flammable.

classroom noun

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

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.

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.

careful adjective

Taking care; attentive to potential danger, error or harm; cautious.

substances noun

Physical matter; material.

firewood noun

Wood intended to be burned, typically for heat.

passionate noun

A passionate individual.

strongly adverb

In a strong or powerful manner.