ignition coil

ig·ni·tion coil

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ig-nish-uh n koil]
- /ɪgˈnɪʃ ən kɔɪl/
- /ɪɡˈnɪʃ.ən kɔɪl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ig-nish-uh n koil]
- /ɪgˈnɪʃ ən kɔɪl/

Definitions of ignition coil words

noun ignition coil (in an automotive ignition system) a transformer consisting of two wire windings or coils in which low-voltage direct current is fed through the primary winding to generate high-voltage spark pulses in the secondary winding. 1
noun ignition coil spark coil in an engine 1
noun ignition coil an induction coil that supplies the high voltage to the sparking plugs of an internal-combustion engine 0
noun ignition coil The ignition coil is the part that provides the high tension voltage for the spark in spark ignition engines. 0

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Origin of ignition coil

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900

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Parts of speech for Ignition coil

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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ignition coil popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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