igniter

[ig-nahy-ter]

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

Historical Examples of igniter

Between drinking oil by the gallon and quarrelling with their igniter they were in dry dock for repairs most of the season.
Camping
Alexandra G. Lockwine
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
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

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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