igniting

Variant of ignite

ignite definition

ig·nite (ig nīt′)

transitive verb ignited -·nit′ed, igniting -·nit′·ing

  1. to set fire to; cause to burn
  2. to heat to a great degree; make glow with heat
  3. to arouse the feelings of; excite

Etymology: < L ignitus, pp. of ignire, to set on fire < ignis: see igneous

intransitive verb

to catch on fire; start burning

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