electrical distributor

1. Electrical device that distributes voltage to the spark plugs of a gasoline engine in the order of the firing sequence (synset 103217717)
   is a type of: electrical device - a device that produces or is powered by electricity
   has:

   • capacitance, capacitor, condenser, electrical condenser - an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge
   • distributor cam - the cam inside the distributor that rotates to contact spark plug terminals in the correct order
   • distributor cap - the cap of the distributor that holds in place the wires from the distributor to the spark plugs
   • breaker point, distributor point, point - a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs
   • rotor - the revolving bar of a distributor
   is a part of: ignition, ignition system - the mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal-combustion engine
   same as: distributer, distributor

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