ignition temperature
Noun
Meaning
ignition temperature (plural ignition temperatures)
Alternative form of autoignition temperature
Examples
Although the reactants are stable at room temperature, they burn with an extremely intense exothermic reaction when they are heated to ignition temperature.
The addition of barium nitrate to thermite increases its thermal effect, produces a larger flame, and significantly reduces the ignition temperature.
Sulfur's main role in gunpowder is to decrease the ignition temperature.