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ignition in Portuguese

ignition in Portuguese is ignição, partida — ignition means the act or process of setting something on fire, or the point at which combustion begins.

ignition in Portuguese

ignição
noun
ignição
noun
(automotive, mechanical engineering) A system for activating combustion in a combustion engine.
partida
noun
(automotive, mechanical engineering) A system for activating combustion in a combustion engine.

What does "ignition" mean?

  1. noun The act or process of setting something on fire, or the point at which combustion begins.
    "The spilled fuel caused ignition within seconds."
  2. noun The system that starts combustion in an engine, or the switch/slot used to start a vehicle.
    "She turned the key in the ignition and the engine roared to life."

ignition in a sentence

  • The spilled fuel caused ignition within seconds.
  • Ignition temperature varies widely between materials.
  • She turned the key in the ignition and the engine roared to life.
  • A faulty ignition switch left the car stranded in the car park.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "ignition" in Portuguese?

"ignition" in Portuguese is ignição, partida. ignition means: The act or process of setting something on fire, or the point at which combustion begins.

How do you use "ignition" in a sentence?

Example: "The spilled fuel caused ignition within seconds." In Portuguese, "ignition" is ignição, partida.

Are there other ways to say "ignition" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 2 translations listed for "ignition": ignição, partida.

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