self-ignite
verb
self-ig·nite
ˌself-ig-ˈnīt 
self-ignited; self-igniting; self-ignites
: to become ignited without flame or spark (as under high compression)
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The chemicals overheated and self-ignited, releasing toxic peroxide fumes and forcing 200 people to evacuate.
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Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 1 Nov. 2024
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Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Self-ignite.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-ignite. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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