Definition of autoignition
plural -s
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: self-ignition in an internal-combustion engine cylinder either as a result of the heat of the compression alone or from this in combination with glowing carbon — compare preignition
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autoignite
intransitive verb autoignited; autoigniting; autoignites-
- Apparently these additives sufficiently lower the ignition temperature of the particulates that are collected on the trap for the particulates to autoignite.
- —W. D. Route et al., Oil & Gas Journal, 25 Jan. 1982
