preignition

pre·ig·ni·tion

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pree-ig-nish-uh n]
- /ˌpri ɪgˈnɪʃ ən/
- /ˌpriəɡ.ˈnɪ.ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pree-ig-nish-uh n]
- /ˌpri ɪgˈnɪʃ ən/

Definitions of preignition word

noun preignition ignition of the charge in an internal-combustion engine earlier in the cycle than is compatible with proper operation. 1
noun preignition in an internal-combustion engine, ignition occurring before the intake valve is closed or before the spark plug fires 0

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Origin of preignition

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900; pre- + ignition

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Parts of speech for Preignition

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Preignition

preignition popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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