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igniter

[ig′nīd·ər]

(engineering)

A device for igniting a fuel mixture.

A charge, as of black powder, to facilitate ignition of a propelling or bursting charge.

igniter

IFR (instrument flight rules) en route high-altitude charts.

Igniter.

A device used to begin and/or maintain combustion of the fuel-air mixture. On most engines, the igniters are switched off after the combustion becomes self-sustaining after starting the engine.

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