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.