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electric ignition

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electric ignition [i¦lek·trik ig′nish·ən]
(mechanical engineering)
Ignition of a charge of fuel vapor and air in an internal combustion engine by passing a high-voltage electric current between two electrodes in the combustion chamber.


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Newer gas dryers - twice as energy-efficient as their electric counterparts - eliminate the need for a continually burning pilot light with electric ignition, saving even more energy.
timing retard for cold starting, and electric ignition key and fuel shut off.
Ranges & Ovens - On many newer models, electric ignition has replaced pilot lights, resulting in annual savings of as much as $40.
 
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