igniter
Flame-starting device
An igniter is a device that starts combustion—the component that produces the spark or flame to light a furnace, grill, rocket engine, or explosive.
Also spelled ignitor.
The word applies broadly to anything that initiates burning: The pilot light serves as the igniter for the main burner.
Figuratively, a person or event can be an igniter of conflict or change.
Spark-producing sedimentary rock
- matchstickFriction-lit fire starter
- lighterComparative of not heavy
- torchHandheld burning light source
- kindlingMaterial for starting fires
tinder · combustion · flame · spark · striker · charcoal · firewood · fuel
Agent that initiates
- triggerWhat initiates action
- stimulusWhat prompts a reaction
- sparkTiny fiery particle
- instigatorOne who provokes action
initiator · impetus · motivator · provocateur · accelerant · inducer · promoter · agitator
Explosive initiation device
- fuseProtective melting wire
- blasting capDevice initiating explosives
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
- squibSmall explosive or satire
dynamite · TNT · C4 · gunpowder · cordite · demolition · bomb · incendiary
Initiator of action
- spark plugElectrical ignition component
- glow plugDiesel engine heating element
- coilWound circular arrangement
- batteryPortable electricity storage
motor · crank · turnover · key · switch · carburetor · fuel injection · diesel
First to forge ahead
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- disruptorOne who overturns norms
- visionaryImaginative planner of futures
- catalystAgent enabling change
changemaker · groundbreaker · innovator · revolutionary · trendsetter · pathfinder · originator · inventor
flint
Spark-producing sedimentary rock
- matchstickFriction-lit fire starter
- lighterComparative of not heavy
- torchHandheld burning light source
kindling · tinder · combustion · flame · spark · striker · charcoal · firewood · fuel · wick
activator
Agent that initiates
instigator · initiator · impetus · motivator · provocateur · accelerant · inducer · promoter · agitator · inciter
detonator
Explosive initiation device
- fuseProtective melting wire
- blasting capDevice initiating explosives
- primerPreparatory coat or guide
squib · dynamite · TNT · C4 · gunpowder · cordite · demolition · bomb · incendiary · pyrotechnic
starter
Initiator of action
- spark plugElectrical ignition component
- glow plugDiesel engine heating element
- coilWound circular arrangement
battery · motor · crank · turnover · key · switch · carburetor · fuel injection · diesel · gasoline
trailblazer
First to forge ahead
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- disruptorOne who overturns norms
- visionaryImaginative planner of futures
catalyst · changemaker · groundbreaker · innovator · revolutionary · trendsetter · pathfinder · originator · inventor · entrepreneur
- grillinggrill, searing, gas grill, charring, coals
- stovetopburner, cooktop, gas stove, electric stove, hob
- rocketryrocket, rockets, rocket fuel, rocket engine, rocket engines
- activatorscatalyst, trigger, initiator, stimulus, activator
- HVAC equipmentblower, boiler, burner, chiller, compressor
- igniterslighter, match, spark plug, flint, firestarter
igniterextinguisher
Device for dousing flames
fire extinguisher · douser · quencher · smotherer · flame retardant
igniterkill switch
Emergency shutoff mechanism
deactivator · cutoff · disabler · inhibitor · shutoff
- ignition switchEngine activation control
- ignition keyDevice starting vehicle engines
- ignition coilVoltage transformer for engines
- ignition interlockDUI prevention car system
- ignition sequenceSteps to start combustion
- compression ignitionFuel ignites from pressure
ignite, ignition, ignited, igniting, ignites, reignite, ignitable, ignitions, reignited