noun
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a person or thing that ignites
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a fuse to fire explosive charges
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an electrical device for lighting a gas turbine
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a subsidiary electrode in an ignitron
Etymology
Origin of igniter
Vocabulary lists containing igniter
Example Sentences
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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 • Sep. 29, 2022
Just the occasional dull roar of the hot-air balloon’s igniter and the digital squawk of the pilot’s walkie-talkie followed by his steady-voiced exchanges about weather and elevation.
From Washington Post • Apr. 28, 2022
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 • Oct. 23, 2021
We've had a lot of meetings from visiting chiefs and people from all over the United States and everybody pretty much admits we were the igniter.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2015
Beatty flicked his igniter nearby and the small orange flame drew his fascinated gaze.
From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury
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