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accension

noun
ac·​cen·​sion | \ akˈsenchÉ™n\
plural -s

Definition of accension

archaic
: kindling, ignition, combustion

First Known Use of accension

1646, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for accension

Late Latin accension-, accensio, from Latin accensus (past participle of accendere to set on fire, from ad- + -cendere, from candēre to glow) + -ion-, -io -ion

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