ignition temperature


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.