ignition flame
[/ɪɡˈnɪʃən fleɪm/]
nounpl: ignition flames
chama de ignição
1. the flame produced when fuel is ignited or combustion begins, especially in engines or heating systems
The ignition flame in the furnace must be stable and consistent for proper heating.
A chama de ignição na fornalha deve ser estável e consistente para um aquecimento adequado.
2. in automotive contexts, the spark or flame that initiates fuel combustion in an internal combustion engine
The ignition flame timing is critical for engine performance.
O tempo da chama de ignição é crítico para o desempenho do motor.
3. the initial visible flame produced when an ignition source contacts flammable material
We could see the ignition flame as soon as the match touched the gas burner.
Pudemos ver a chama de ignição assim que o fósforo tocou o queimador de gás.
This is primarily a technical/engineering term used in both Brazilian and North American industrial contexts. It appears frequently in automotive, HVAC, and combustion system documentation. The term is standardized across English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking technical communities.
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