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self-ignite
[ self-ig-nahyt, self- ]
verb (used without object)
- to ignite without spark or flame.
Other Words From
- self-ig·ni·tion [self, -ig-, nish, -, uh, n, self-], noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of self-ignite1
Example Sentences
A by-product of uranium enrichment, depleted uranium is used for ammunition because its extreme density gives rounds the ability to easily penetrate armor plating and self-ignite in a searing cloud of dust and metal.
Oil and methane deposits near Lokbatan tend to self-ignite during eruptions, so flames and smoke often accompany the skyrocketing mud.
Immediately thereafter, a plunging piston squeezes the charge to generate high pressure and thus heat, causing the fuel to self-ignite.
Department of Transportation have expressed concerns because the batteries pack large amounts of energy and can overheat or self-ignite if they are defective, damaged or overcharged, experts said.
None of it was the kind of rubbish that could self-ignite.
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