Igniter: meaning, definitions and examples
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igniter
[ ɪɡˈnaɪtər ]
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.
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
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
Word origin
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.