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ignition system

ig·ni·tion sys·tem
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ig-nish-uh n sis-tuh m]
    • /ɪgˈnɪʃ ən ˈsɪs təm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ig-nish-uh n sis-tuh m]
    • /ɪgˈnɪʃ ən ˈsɪs təm/

Definition of ignition system words

  • noun ignition system the system in an internal-combustion engine that produces the spark to ignite the mixture of fuel and air: includes the battery, ignition coil, distributor, spark plugs, and associated switches and wiring. 1
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Origin of ignition system

First appearance:

before 1900
One of the 17% newest English words
First recorded in 1900-05

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Parts of speech for Ignition system

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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ignition system popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for ignition system

noun ignition system

  • fuse — Electricity. a protective device, used in an electric circuit, containing a conductor that melts under heat produced by an excess current, thereby opening the circuit. Compare circuit breaker.
  • ball of fire — a very lively person
  • detonator — A detonator is a small amount of explosive or a piece of electrical or electronic equipment which is used to explode a bomb or other explosive device.
  • sparker — a lover, swain, or beau.
All 4 Synonyms of ignition system

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