Igniter: meaning, definitions and examples

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igniter

 

[ ɪɡˈnaɪtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fire starting device

An igniter is a device used to ignite something, especially a fuel mixture in an internal combustion engine, a gas stove, or a furnace.

Synonyms

ignition device, ignitor

Examples of usage

  • The igniter on my gas stove is not working properly.
  • The car's igniter failed, so it wouldn't start.
Context #2 | Noun

person who ignites something

An igniter can also refer to a person who starts or initiates something, such as a movement or a change.

Synonyms

catalyst, instigator

Examples of usage

  • She was the igniter of the successful campaign.
  • The young entrepreneur was the igniter of innovation in the industry.

Translations

Translations of the word "igniter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ignitor

🇮🇳 इग्नाइटर

🇩🇪 Zünder

🇮🇩 pengapian

🇺🇦 запальничка

🇵🇱 zapalnik

🇯🇵 点火装置 (tenka sōchi)

🇫🇷 allumeur

🇪🇸 encendedor

🇹🇷 ateşleyici

🇰🇷 점화 장치 (jeomhwa jangchi)

🇸🇦 مُشْعِل (mush'il)

🇨🇿 zapalovač

🇸🇰 zapaľovač

🇨🇳 点火器 (diǎnhuǒqì)

🇸🇮 vžigalnik

🇮🇸 kveikjari

🇰🇿 оталдырушы

🇬🇪 ანთების მოწყობილობა (antebis motskobilioba)

🇦🇿 alovlandırıcı

🇲🇽 encendedor

Etymology

The word 'igniter' originated from the verb 'ignite', which comes from the Latin word 'ignitus', meaning 'set on fire'. The concept of igniting or starting a fire has been essential for human survival and progress throughout history, leading to the development of various igniter devices and techniques.

See also: ignitable, ignite, ignition, ignitions, ignitor, lignite, reignite.