ignites

/IH0 G N AY1 T S/
verb
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    To spark off (something), to trigger

  3. 3

    To commence burning.

  4. 4

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

    โ€œto ignite iron or platinumโ€

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