Meaning & use

Igniters

noun·Everyday

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Devices or substances used to start a fire, explosion, or combustion process.

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The rocket's igniters fired a fraction of a second before liftoff.

The grill came with two backup igniters in case one failed.

A note on using this word

Igniters are essential safety components in engineering, from car engines to spacecraft, precisely timed to trigger controlled combustion.

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