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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
sparkcombustion flamepilot flameignition spark
Antonyms / Antônimos
extinguished flameno flamesuppressed combustion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
chama de ignição
standard technical term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
chama de ignição
same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
chama de ignição
same as general Brazilian Portuguese; industrial/technical contexts
Portugal
chama de ignição
identical usage in European Portuguese; may also use 'chama piloto' for pilot flame

Related Words

ignition systemcombustionfuelspark plugpilot lightburner

Related Idioms & Phrases

ignition flame control
stable ignition flame
ignition flame temperature
loss of ignition flame
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