self-ignite

intransitive

(intransitive) To catch fire due to sufficient temperature.

Japanese Meaning

自ら十分な温度により火が付く、すなわち自燃する

Old rags soaked in oil can self-ignite in a hot attic.

油に浸った古い布切れは、暑い屋根裏で自然発火することがある。

Sense（1）

(intransitive) To catch fire due to sufficient temperature.

However, when the concentration of carbon is 1.4%, the mixture self-ignites at 295°.

self-ignites

（ present singular third-person ）

self-igniting

（ participle present ）

self-ignited

（ participle past ）

self-ignited

（ past ）