ignitor

• Substantivo que designa uma substância ou dispositivo usado para acender o fogo ou inflamar combustíveis, cargas ou outros materiais inflamáveis.

A noun referring to a substance or device used to start a fire or ignite fuel, charges, or other combustible materials.

1. Ignition substanceC1formal

   A material or substance used to start a fire or initiate combustion.

   Ignífero

   • The campers used dry leaves as an ignitor for the bonfire.
   • The chemical ignitor sparked the rocket fuel.
   • A reliable ignitor is essential for starting a controlled burn.

   Sinônimoscombustiblekindlingtindertouchwood

2. Ignition deviceC1formal

   A mechanical or electrical device designed to light a fuel, charge, or fire.

   Acendedor

   • The furnace ignitor failed, so the heater wouldn't start.
   • He replaced the ignitor in the gas stove.
   • The rocket's ignitor was tested before launch.

   Sinônimosigniterlighterspark plug