ignitionnoun
uk/ɪɡˈnɪʃ.ən/us/ɪɡˈnɪʃ.ən/[ C usually singular ] the electrical system in an engine that causes the fuel to burn or explode in order to start the engine:
Switch/Turn the ignition on.
an ignition key
[ U ] formal the act or process of something starting to burn
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The engine & engine parts
- abs
- battery
- carburettor
- cutout
- flywheel
- idle
- motorized
- pickup
- piston
- plug
- power steering
- radiator
- rev
- silencer
- sump
- tailpipe
- tappet
- throttle
- transmission
- universal joint
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