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ignition coil
noun
- (in an automotive ignition system) a transformer consisting of two wire windings or coils in which low-voltage direct current is fed through the primary winding to generate high-voltage spark pulses in the secondary winding.
ignition coil
noun
- an induction coil that supplies the high voltage to the sparking plugs of an internal-combustion engine
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Word History and Origins
Origin of ignition coil1
First recorded in 1895–1900
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Example Sentences
A third method uses a Ford ignition coil, as shown in Fig. 222.
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