ig·ni·tion / igˈnishən/ • n. the action of setting something on fire or starting to burn: three minutes after ignition, the flames were still growing. ∎  the process of starting the combustion of fuel in the cylinders of an internal combustion engine. ∎  (usu. the ignition) the mechanism for bringing this about, typically activated by a key or switch: he put the key in the ignition.

Ignition ★★½ 2001 (R)

The U.S. Army is preparing a major rocket launch just as Federal Judge Faith Matheson (Olin) begins a corruption and treason trial that involves the military. Is it any surprise that there are links between the launch and her case? When Faith is threatened, she turns to former Marine helicopter pilot Conor Gallagher (Pullman) for help. 95m/C VHS, DVD . US CA Lena Olin, Bill Pullman, Colm Feore, Nicholas Lea, Peter Kent, Michael Ironside, Roger Dunn, Scott Hylands, Benjamin Ratner; D: Yves Simoneau; W: William Davies; C: Jonathan Freeman.

ig·ni·ter / igˈnītər/ • n. 1. a device for igniting a fuel mixture in an engine.2. a device for causing an electric arc.