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igniter

American

[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.

igniter British

/ 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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Etymology

Origin of igniter

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

Vocabulary lists containing igniter

Elements of the Universe: Ign, Igni ("Fire")

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igniter

In such cases, the gas is sent through a vertical pipe with an igniter at the top, and burned.

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

Ferguson was the igniter and we have continued to be the hot spot.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2015

Beatty raised his hand in which was concealed the igniter.

From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury

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