Antonyms for ignition

Grammar : Noun

Spell : ig-nish-uh n

Phonetic Transcription : ɪgˈnɪʃ ən

Definition of ignition

Origin : 1610s, "act of heating to the point of combustion," from French ignition (16c.) or directly from Medieval Latin ignitionem (nominative ignitio), from Latin ignire "set on fire," from ignis "fire" (see igneous). Meaning "means of sparking an internal combustion engine" is from 1881.

As in combustion : noun explosion; on fire
As in detonation : noun explosion
As in electricity : noun energized matter, power
As in explosion : noun eruption, discharge

Example sentences :

It gave a residue on ignition amounting only to 1.6 per cent.
Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 447, July 26, 1884 » by Various

The ignition of the detonating mixture was effected by an electric spark.
Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 417 » by Various

The ignition switch is closed, and connects the ignition system to the battery.
Extract from : « The Automobile Storage Battery » by O. A. Witte

See that the ignition and lighting switches are in their "OFF" positions.
Extract from : « The Automobile Storage Battery » by O. A. Witte

He taxied quickly off, stopped on the floor nearby, and cut the ignition.
Extract from : « The Pygmy Planet » by John Stewart Williamson

I turned on the ignition, pressed the starterbutton, and drove ahead.
Extract from : « Greener Than You Think » by Ward Moore

Query: why work so hard on the doors, and not work at all on the ignition?
Extract from : « Out Like a Light » by Gordon Randall Garrett

The third form of ignition we have to deal with is the electric.
Extract from : « Gas and Oil Engines, Simply Explained » by Walter C. Runciman

Rick checked the controls rapidly, then called, "Ignition off."
Extract from : « Smugglers' Reef » by John Blaine

By ignition in a stream of H it may be converted into the subsulphide of copper.
Extract from : « Poisons: Their Effects and Detection » by Alexander Wynter Blyth

Synonyms for ignition

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