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igniter
A component in a gas turbine engine used to ignite the fuel-air mixture when the engine is being started. Some igniters resemble spark plugs used in reciprocating engines, while others are glow plugs heated yellow-hot with electrical current.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Aviation
- Category: Aeronautics
- Company: Aviation Supplies & Academics
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