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ignition vs flame

flame vs ignition

ignition and flame both are nouns.

ignition is not a verb while flame is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ignition Yes No No No
flame Yes No Yes No
As nouns, flame is a hypernym of ignition; that is, flame is a word with a broader meaning than ignition:
  • ignition: the process of initiating combustion or catching fire
  • flame: the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
Other hypernyms of ignition include fire, flaming.
ignition (noun) flame (noun)
the act of setting something on fire the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
the mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal-combustion engine
the process of initiating combustion or catching fire
ignition (verb) flame (verb)
criticize harshly, usually via an electronic medium
be in flames or aflame
shine with a sudden light
Difference between ignition and flame

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