igniter

[ ig-nahy-ter ]

/ ɪgˈnaɪ tər /

a person or thing that ignites.

Electronics. the carborundum rod used to initiate the discharge in an ignitron tube.

Origin of igniter

First recorded in 1880–85; ignite + -er¹

Inside this chamber are located the igniter parts of Frank's electric ignition system.

Smithsonian Institution - United States National Museum - Bulletin 240 |Anonymous
A century later, “instant lights” were sold, with molten phosphorus as the “igniter,” but they proved cumbersome and unreliable.

Smithsonian Institution - United States National Museum - Bulletin 240 |Anonymous
This is the valve for the alcohol—this is the igniter—here are the brakes—this is the speed control.

Mr. Hawkins' Humorous Adventures |Edgar Franklin
If the explosions still continue, conclude that the igniter spark is too weak, or does not take place.

Farm Engines and How to Run Them |James H. Stephenson

This point will vary with different methods of ignition, as well as the location of the spark-plug or igniter.

Aviation Engines |Victor Wilfred Pag

igniter

/ (ɪɡˈnaɪtə) /

a person or thing that ignites

a fuse to fire explosive charges

an electrical device for lighting a gas turbine

a subsidiary electrode in an ignitron