Definitions
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. One who or that which ignites; specifically, a signal-holder having a piston in the end for igniting a blue-light by compression.
- n. An electric apparatus, sparkcoil, or induction-coil, which is used in gas- or gasolene-engines to ignite the charge in the engine-cylinder by means of an electric spark produced in the cylinder at the proper point of the piston-stroke.
Wiktionary
GNU Webster's 1913
- n. a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire.
- n. a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires.
WordNet 3.0
- n. a device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires
- n. a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
Examples
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“Of course there were profound political problems and frustrations at the foundation of the disturbances, but the igniter was the higher cost of food.”
“The igniter is a liquid chemical and only takes an ounce or two of that probably to make it work properly.”
“The igniter is a small, high-burn-rate solid rocket motor that is secured in the forward segment of the five-segment booster.”
“Bob Hoffman, the endangered species branch chief for NOAA's Southeast regional office, told the Huffington Post on Wednesday that the burns had been temporarily curtailed because of high seas, and that when they resume, NOAA will now make sure each "burn team" -- made up of two shrimp boats hauling booms and an "igniter" boat -- includes a trained observer who will be able to rescue turtles before they are incinerated.”
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“Thåre was a high probability the fire was caused by deliberate human agency and that a flammable liquid could have been poured into the building and an "incendiary device such as igniter cord or something" used to light it.”
“And two, but more importantly, you need an "igniter", something to fan the flames of motivation.”
“The worst-case scenario, she added, is that the lint can catch fire if it comes into contact with a heat source, such as the dryer's igniter.”
“Unclipping the heavy gun, he leaned into it, listening to the whine as the igniter primed and enjoying the satisfying pop as it discharged steel framing spikes through the lid and into the crate below.”
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