igniter

[ ig-nahy-ter ]

/ ɪgˈnaɪ tər /

noun

a person or thing that ignites.

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

Origin of igniter

First recorded in 1880–85; ignite + -er¹

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Examples from the Web for igniter

Inside this chamber are located the igniter parts of Frank's electric ignition system.
Smithsonian Institution - United States National Museum - Bulletin 240|Anonymous
A century later, “instant lights” were sold, with molten phosphorus as the “igniter,” but they proved cumbersome and unreliable.
Smithsonian Institution - United States National Museum - Bulletin 240|Anonymous
This is the valve for the alcohol—this is the igniter—here are the brakes—this is the speed control.
Mr. Hawkins' Humorous Adventures|Edgar Franklin
If the explosions still continue, conclude that the igniter spark is too weak, or does not take place.
Farm Engines and How to Run Them|James H. Stephenson

This point will vary with different methods of ignition, as well as the location of the spark-plug or igniter.
Aviation Engines|Victor Wilfred Pag

British Dictionary definitions for igniter

igniter

/ (ɪɡˈnaɪtə) /

noun

a person or thing that ignites

a fuse to fire explosive charges

an electrical device for lighting a gas turbine

a subsidiary electrode in an ignitron

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igniter

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igniter

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