ignites
Ignites is the third-person singular present tense of the verb ignite. It means to set something on fire or to cause it to begin burning, and it can also be used metaphorically to mean to spark or stimulate interest, action, or excitement. The term is commonly used in both everyday language and technical contexts.
Etymology: Ignite derives from fire-related roots in Latin and Germanic languages, passing into English through Old
Usage: In literal usage, ignite is transitive and requires a direct object: a spark can ignite a
In technical and safety contexts, ignition refers to the process of starting combustion and the devices that
See also: ignition, ignitable, kindle, combustion, incendiary.