igniter

• Nom désignant un dispositif ou une substance servant à allumer un feu, à enflammer un combustible ou à déclencher une explosion ou un propulseur.

A noun referring to a substance or device used to start a fire, ignite fuel, or set off a charge.

1. Ignition substanceC1formal

   A material or substance used to start a fire or cause something to burn.

   Substance d'inflammation

   • The campers used dry leaves as an igniter for the campfire.
   • The chemical igniter caused the fuel to catch fire instantly.
   • He packed a small igniter in his survival kit.

   Synonymesfirelighterkindlingtinder

2. Ignition deviceC1formal

   A mechanical or electrical device designed to start a fire or ignite fuel, charges, or fires.

   Dispositif d'allumage

   • The rocket's igniter failed during the launch sequence.
   • He replaced the igniter in the gas stove.
   • The furnace igniter clicked before the flames appeared.

   Synonymesdetonatorfuseignitorlighterspark plug