spark gap

Noun
  1. A component of an ignition system;
    Consists of two shaped electrodes and the space between them (synset 104275909)
    is a type of: component, constituent, element - an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system
    is a part of: ignition, ignition system - the mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal-combustion engine
  2. The gap between two high-potential terminals (synset 104275790)
    is a type of: crack, gap - a narrow opening
    is a part of: induction coil - a coil for producing a high voltage from a low-voltage source

Found on Word Lists

Other Searches