Magneto (Noun)
Meaning
A small dynamo with a secondary winding that produces a high voltage enabling a spark to jump between the poles of a spark plug in a gasoline engine.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The magneto is an essential component in the ignition system of many small engines.
- In a magneto ignition system, the spark plug fires once every revolution of the engine.
- The engine's magneto is connected to the spark plug via a high-tension lead.
- The aircraft's engine relies on a magneto to generate the high voltage needed for ignition.
- The old tractor's magneto was replaced with a new one to improve engine performance.