Define calorific value & ignition temperature

Define calorific value & ignition temperature 
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Calorific value: - It is defined as “the total amount of heat produced by the complete combustion of unit mass or unit volume of the fuel.”

Ignition temperature:-It is the minimum temperature at which combustion of a fuel takes place when the firing is once started.
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