ignescent
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ig·nes·cent

adjective \ig-ˈne-sənt\

Definition of IGNESCENT

Origin of IGNESCENT

Latin ignescent-, ignescens, present participle of ignescere to catch fire, from ignis
First Known Use: circa 1828

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