ignition temperature

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ignition temperature [ig′nish·ən ‚tem·prə·chər]

(chemistry)

The lowest temperature at which combustion begins and continues in a substance when it is heated in air. Also known as autogenous ignition temperature; ignition point.

(plasma physics)

The lowest temperature at which the fusion energy generated in a plasma exceeds the energy lost through bremsstrahlung radiation.

ignition temperature

Of a material, the minimum temperature required to initiate combustion.

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