ignition
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The residues are sorted, ground and mixed with a maceration of gum arabic to facilitate ignition, and with clay to slow combustion.
From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026
Each person had a specific task, from hand-carrying the ignition devices into the EU, to supplying cars.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
But despite the assemblage of first-rate parts, ignition proves elusive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
Both leukotrienes and pseudo leukotrienes trigger inflammation by binding to the same receptor, much like a key turning an ignition to start an engine.
From Science Daily • Jan. 27, 2026
Lucky put the key in the ignition; then he turned around.
From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty
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