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Meanings of self-ignatible in English

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The ignition and sustained combustion of a substance without introduction of any ignition source besides thermal energy or heat.

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1
To minimize the danger of spontaneous ignition in storing coal, the piles should be thoroughly ventilated.
Steam, Its Generation and Use
2
They found that the losses due to disintegration and to spontaneous ignition were of greater importance.
Steam, Its Generation and Use
3
It is not subject to spontaneous ignition, and for this reason is unlimited in the amount that may be stored in one pile.
Steam, Its Generation and Use