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.
Origin of ignition system
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How to use ignition system in a sentence
Trouble in the ignition system is indicated by the motor “missing,” stopping entirely, or by inability to start.
Aviation Engines | Victor Wilfred PagHe pushed the Chinaman to one side, and rapidly ran over his ignition system.
The Hero of Panama | F. S. BreretonIt has a float-feed carburetor, mechanical oiler, and the ignition system is the jump-spark—the best for this style of motor.
Tom Swift and his Motor-boat | Victor AppletonIt could be made to go faster, Tom knew, with another ignition system, but that was out of the question now.
Tom Swift and his Motor-boat | Victor AppletonTwo hours later the plane developed trouble in the ignition system.
Astounding Stories, March, 1931 | Various
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