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Meaning of "self-ignition" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SELF-IGNITION

self-ignition  [ˌselfɪɡˈnɪʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SELF-IGNITION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Self-Ignition is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SELF-IGNITION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of self-ignition in the English dictionary

The definition of self-ignition in the dictionary is the spontaneous combustion or ignition of something without any external spark or flame. Other definition of self-ignition is spontaneous ignition without any external spark.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SELF-IGNITION


admonition
ˌædməˈnɪʃən
ammunition
ˌæmjʊˈnɪʃən
clinician
klɪˈnɪʃən
cognition
kɒɡˈnɪʃən
definition
ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən
high-definition
ˌhaɪdefɪˈnɪʃən
ignition
ɪɡˈnɪʃən
irrecognition
ɪˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən
metacognition
ˌmɛtəkɒɡˈnɪʃən
munition
mjuːˈnɪʃən
nonrecognition
ˌnɒnrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən
pre-ignition
ˌpriːɪɡˈnɪʃən
precognition
ˌpriːkɒɡˈnɪʃən
premonition
ˌprɛməˈnɪʃən
punition
pjuːˈnɪʃən
recognition
ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən
redefinition
ˌriːdefɪˈnɪʃən
reignition
ˌriːɪɡˈnɪʃən
retrocognition
ˌrɛtrəʊˌkɒɡˈnɪʃən
technician
tɛkˈnɪʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SELF-IGNITION

self-identity
self-ignite
self-image
self-immolation
self-importance
self-important
self-importantly
self-imposed
self-improvement
self-incompatibility
self-incompatible
self-induced
self-inductance
self-induction
self-inductive
self-indulgence
self-indulgent
self-indulgently
self-inflicted
self-insurance

WORDS THAT END LIKE SELF-IGNITION

accreditation
acquisition
addition
audition
competition
composition
condition
disposition
edition
exhibition
expedition
exposition
in a position
in addition
in mint condition
limited edition
nutrition
opposition
position
tradition
transition

Synonyms and antonyms of self-ignition in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «self-ignition» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SELF-IGNITION

Find out the translation of self-ignition to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of self-ignition from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «self-ignition» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

自点火
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

autoencendido
570 millions of speakers

English

self-ignition
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्वयंजलन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الاشتعال الذاتي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

самовозгорание
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

auto- ignição
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্ব-আঁচ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

auto-allumage
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Penyalaan diri
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Selbstzündungs
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

自己発火
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

자기 점화
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Poto-ignition
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tự đánh lửa
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சுய பற்றவைப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्वत: ची प्रज्वलन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

otomatik ateşleme
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

auto- accensione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

samozapłonu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

самозаймання
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

autoaprindere
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αυτο - ανάφλεξης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

self- ontsteking
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

självantändning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

selvantennelse
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of self-ignition

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SELF-IGNITION»

The term «self-ignition» is normally little used and occupies the 113.608 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SELF-IGNITION» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «self-ignition» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «self-ignition» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about self-ignition

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SELF-IGNITION»

Discover the use of self-ignition in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to self-ignition and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Text Book of Automobile Engineering
Self-ignition characteristics of fuels 0 When the temperature of an air-fuel mixture is raised high enough, the mixture will self-ignite without the need of a spark-plug or other external ignites. The temperature above which this occurs is called the ...
R. K. Rajput, 2007
2
International Symposium on the Use of Models in Fire Research
On. The. Self-Ignition. of. Wood. Materials. T. KINBARA University of Tokyo, Japan K. AKITA Fire Research Institute of Japan Introduction If combustible materials are piled on the ground they often ignite spontaneously. Whether they ignite by ...
Walter George Bert, 1961
3
Polymer Technology Dictionary
That is, burning will stop when the source is removed. self ignition by temporary glow A term used in the ignition test - ASTM. A special case of self ignition temperature where slow decomposition and carbonization of the test specimen results ...
Tony Whelan, 1994
4
11th US/North American Mine Ventilation Symposium 2006: ...
Those hazards are especially risky when exploitation of methane coal seams susceptible to self-ignition is undertaken. In this paper, an evaluation of fire and methane explosion hazards based on Graham's, La Chatelier's and oxygen indexes ...
Jan M. Mutmansky, Raja. V. Ramani, 2006
5
Thermo-Gas Dynamics of Hydrogen Combustion and Explosion
All the aforementioned data for self-ignition are appropriate for pre-mixed homogenous combustible mixtures. Special cases of self-ignition occurring in H2 jetting into a volume filled with a heated oxidizer (air) are of interest for investigating ...
Boris E. Gelfand, Mikhail V. Silnikov, Sergey P. Medvedev, 2012
6
Internal Combustion Engines
Self ignition characteristics of fuels • When the temperature of an air-fuel mixture is raised high enough, the mixture will self-ignite without the need of a spark plug or other external ignites. The temperature above which this occurs is called the ...
R.K. Rajput, 2005
7
Thermal Engineering
The self ignition temperature should be high enough to ensure that ignition does not occur accidently. o For a CJ. engine which uses gas, diesel or fuel oil, the self ignition temperature must be below the temperature of air after compression in ...
R.K. Rajput, 2005
8
Dust Explosions in the Process Industries: Identification, ...
SELF-IGNITION. IN. POWDER. DEPOSITS. 5.2.1 OVERVIEWS Bowes (1984) reported the state of the art of experimental evidence and theory up to the beginning of the 1980s. Considerable information was available, and theory for predicting ...
Rolf Eckhoff, 2003
9
Drying Technologies in Food Processing
There are a number of possible ways to achieve ignition of a fire, for example, self-ignition, electrostatic discharge, open fires – including welding operations in a dusty environment, cigarette smoking, over-heating by light bulb etc. Human ...
Xiao Dong Chen, Arun S. Mujumdar, 2009
10
Handbook of Explosion Prevention and Protection
Induction periods for self-ignition ofdeposits of 1000 100 10 1 0,1 i n d u c t i o n p e r i o d i n h s a f e r a n g e ignition V/A = 6,67 cm 4,17 2,67 1,67 1,06 0,67 0,42 0,26 conditionally safe SIT for deposit with V/A = 6.67 cm storage temperature in ...
Martin Hattwig, Henrikus Steen, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SELF-IGNITION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term self-ignition is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Shipyard not liable for engine room fire caused by oil leakage
The self-ignition temperature of the leaked oil was 350 degrees Celsius, whereas its flashpoint temperature was 250 degrees Celsius. It was disputed in the ... «Lexology, Jul 15»
2
Rising temperatures increases risk of farm fires, say fire services
Fires caused by the self-ignition of hay bales can be avoided if precautions are taken and warning signs are heeded, they have advised. Marc House ... «Western Gazette, Jul 15»
3
QIC announces 20.15% discount on full insurance
QIC's comprehensive car insurance covers damages caused by fire, which may be caused by self-ignition or lightning, theft or attempted theft or burglary, and ... «Gulf Times, Jun 15»
4
MH370: Rules were followed with Lithium ion batteries - MAS
... and not allowed in airplanes, stated that Lithium ion batteries, manufactured in Malaysia, Taiwan and Japan are flammable and capable of self-ignition. «Astro Awani, Mar 14»
5
With emergency permit, Tooele Army Depot ignites “compromised …
After discovering a 17-ton cache of ordnance was at risk of self-ignition, the Tooele Army Depot detonated 28,000 target simulators over nine days this month, ... «Salt Lake Tribune, Dec 13»
6
Sherwin-Williams Not Liable In $6M Fire Suit, Panel Says
... had argued that two precatalyzed lacquers made by Sherwin-Williams were defective because they self-heated to the point of self-ignition, thus causing the ... «Law360, Nov 13»
7
Comprehensive Motor Insurance: Salient Factors
Miscellaneous: Other cases like, explosion, self-ignition, and towing charges incurred after an accident are also covered under comprehensive auto coverage. «THISDAY Live, Oct 13»
8
Epson to recall defective printers in China
In some cases, the problem may even lead to self-ignition, posing risks to safety, the statement said. Epson China will provide free repair services to the ... «China Daily, Aug 13»
9
Lithium ion batteries pose transport challenges
"Our test results … demonstrated that lithium ion cells are flammable and capable of self-ignition," the alert said. Testing firm EuroNCAP has developed specific ... «Automotive News, Jun 13»
10
Siemens probes mandrel fires
... in the blade production process, become very hot during the process, which has prompted speculation that the fire may have started through self-ignition. «Recharge, Jun 13»

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« EDUCALINGO. Self-Ignition [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/self-ignition>. Apr 2024 ».
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