Ig*nite" (?), v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Ignited (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Igniting.] [L. ignitus, p. p. of ignire to
ignite, fr. ignis fire. See Igneous.]
1. To kindle or set on fire; as, to
ignite paper or wood.
2. (Chem.) To subject to the action of
intense heat; to heat strongly; -- often said of incombustible or
infusible substances; as, to ignite iron or
platinum.
Ig*nite", v. i. To take fire; to
begin to burn.