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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.
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ignition temperature

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