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ignition system

American  

noun

  1. the system in an internal-combustion engine that produces the spark to ignite the mixture of fuel and air: includes the battery, ignition coil, distributor, spark plugs, and associated switches and wiring.


Etymology

Origin of ignition system

First recorded in 1900–05

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Once the user punches in the make, model and year of the vehicle into the computer, it is then able to reprogram the car’s ignition system and generate a new or universal car key.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 29, 2024

With just a split second to blast off, there was no time to deal with the problem, which involved the engine ignition system.

From Seattle Times Feb. 26, 2023

The affected models use a physical ignition system.

From Washington Times Sep. 2, 2022

By the 1950s, though, many cars were coming equipped with the turnkey ignition system most of us are familiar with today, supplanting the system of buttons and levers.

From The Verge May 31, 2022

Inside this chamber are located the igniter parts of Frank's electric ignition system.

From The 1893 Duryea Automobile In the Museum of History and Technology by Berkebile, Donald H.

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