— ignitable, ignitible , adj. — ignitability, ignitibility , n.
/ig nuyt"/ , v. , ignited, igniting .
v.t.
1. to set on fire; kindle.
2. Chem. to heat intensely; roast.
v.i.
3. to take fire; begin to burn.
[ 1660-70; ignitus (ptp. of ignire to set on fire, ignite), equiv. to ign ( is ) fire + -itus -ITE 2 ]
Syn. 1. See kindle .