Definitions for ignites

ignites ig·nite

Spelling: [ig-nahyt]
IPA: /ɪgˈnaɪt/

Ignites is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 126 anagrams from letters in ignites (egiinst).

Definitions for ignites

verb (used with object)

  1. to set on fire; kindle.
  2. Chemistry. to heat intensely; roast.

verb (used without object)

  1. to take fire; begin to burn.

Origin of ignites

1660-70; Latin ignītus (past participle of ignīre to set on fire, ignite), equivalent to ign(is) fire + -ītus -ite2

Examples for ignites

A great work of fiction involves a certain frisson that occurs when its various components cohere and then ignite.

But fire department officials are not saying what they suspect the arsonist is using to ignite the fires.

Fuze—a device to ignite the charge of a shell or other projectile.

Fire department officials are not saying what they suspect Burkhart used to ignite the fires.

The flames did not touch her, but they did ignite the curtain at the window.

This regrettable action will, of course, ignite a racial gang war, leaving a heap of bodies in its wake.

The fuse was imperfect and did not ignite the charge as soon as was expected.

It is impossible to ignite there a fragment of amorphous phosphorus.

A spark could ignite it and set the globe on fire like it was a brandied Christmas pudding.

But fire-department officials are not saying what they suspect the arsonist is using to ignite the fires.

Word Value for ignites
Scrable

7

Words with friends

9

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