Igniter

Pronunciation: /ˈɪɡnɪtɚ/

Igniter (noun)

  1. A small device that starts a fire by producing heat or a spark.
  2. A part in an engine system that creates a spark to begin burning fuel.
  3. A device used in rockets or missiles to start the main fuel burning.

Examples

  • The igniter starts the fire quickly.
  • An igniter helps you light the stove safely.