autoignition
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/ˌɔːtoʊɪɡˈnɪʃən/
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/ˌɔːtəʊɪɡˈnɪʃən/
self-ignition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'autoignition' originates from the combination of 'auto-' meaning 'self' and 'ignition' from Latin 'ignitio', meaning 'setting on fire'.
Historical Evolution
'autoignition' was formed by combining the prefix 'auto-' with the word 'ignition', which evolved from the Latin 'ignitio'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'self-ignition', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of a substance igniting spontaneously without an external ignition source.
The autoignition of the fuel occurred at a high temperature.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45