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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(automotive) The premature detonation of a fuel charge in Four-stroke cycle engines..
Use preignition when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Preignition means (automotive) The premature detonation of a fuel charge in Four-stroke cycle engines..
Common synonyms include pinking, pinging, knocking.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use preignition where its definition matches the intended context.
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