self-ignite


self–ig·nite

verb \-ig-ˈnīt\

Definition of SELF-IGNITE

intransitive verb
: to become ignited without flame or spark (as under high compression)
self–ig·ni·tion \-ˈni-shən\ noun

First Known Use of SELF-IGNITE

1835

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