| 释义 |
ignescent in British English (ɪɡˈnɛsənt) adjective1. giving off sparks when struck, as a flint 2. capable of bursting into flame noun3. an ignescent substance Word origin C19: from Latin ignescere to become inflamed ignescent in American English (ɪgˈnɛsənt) adjective2. giving off sparks when struck with steel noun3. an ignescent substance Word origin L ignescens, prp. of ignescere, to take fire, burn < ignis: see igneous |