Igniter Meaning in English

word

US

ɪɡˈnaɪtər

ig-NY-ter

UK

ɪɡnˈɪtɐ

ig-NIT-uh

Definition

A device or part that starts a fire or causes something to ignite, often used in engines, stoves, or rockets.

Usage & Nuances

Technical term, mainly used in engineering, mechanics, and electronics. Most common in phrases like "rocket igniter" or "stove igniter." Do not confuse with "lighter," which means a handheld tool to start a flame.

• Spanish: encendedor - chispero - iniciador (de fuego)
• Portuguese (BR): acendedor - ignitor
• Portuguese (PT): acendedor - ignitor
• Chinese (Simplified): 点火器
• Chinese (Traditional): 點火器
• Hindi: इग्नाइटर - अग्निप्रज्वलक
• Arabic: مشعِل - قدّاحة (فنيّة)
• Bengali: ইগনাইটার - জ্বালানির যন্ত্রাংশ
• Russian: запальник - воспламенитель
• Japanese: 点火装置
• Vietnamese: bộ đánh lửa
• Korean: 점화장치
• Turkish: ateşleyici - tutuşturucu (cihaz)
• Urdu: اگنائٹر - آتش گیر پرزہ
• Indonesian: pengapian - alat penyala

Example Sentences

The igniter started the gas stove quickly.

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A car's engine will not work without an igniter.

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The rocket needs a special igniter to launch.

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Can you check if the igniter in the oven is working?

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When the heater stopped working, the problem was a broken igniter.

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You’ll need to replace the igniter if you keep having trouble lighting the grill.

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