igniter

American  

[ig-nahy-ter] / ɪgˈnaɪ tər /

noun

1. a person or thing that ignites.

2. Electronics. the carborundum rod used to initiate the discharge in an ignitron tube.

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igniter British  

/ ɪɡˈnaɪtə /

noun

1. a person or thing that ignites

2. a fuse to fire explosive charges

3. an electrical device for lighting a gas turbine

4. a subsidiary electrode in an ignitron

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Etymology

Origin of igniter

First recorded in 1880–85; ignite + -er ¹

Example Sentences

When my dad was a small child, gas stoves were standard but lacked igniters.

From Salon

Wind, changes in gas pressure or problems with the igniter can cause the flame to be extinguished, and if there is not routine monitoring, flares can remain unlit for a long time.

From New York Times

Reuters was unable to determine who had modified the mortar rounds or why BIN had purchased the timers and igniters.

From Reuters

However, the igniter’s blaze and the just-risen March sun kept everyone in the basket quite toasty.

From Washington Post

Following Finn’s igniter, Zachary Ford returned a Tyler fumble 33 yards for a score and Micah Kelly added a short TD run.

From Seattle Times