magneto
Permanent magnet generator
A magneto is a small electrical generator that uses permanent magnets to produce current, typically for ignition in internal combustion engines.
Before modern electronic ignition, magnetos were standard in automobiles, aircraft, and motorcycles: The plane's magneto failed on takeoff.
They remain common in lawnmowers, chainsaws, and vintage vehicles because they work without a battery. (Capitalized Magneto is a comic book character.)
Motion-to-electricity converter
- alternatorMechanical-to-electrical energy converter
- armatureRotating electromagnetic coil
- coilWound circular arrangement
- rotorSpinning mechanical assembly
stator · commutator · brushes · winding · induction · electromotive
Starting combustion process
- sparkTiny fiery particle
- timingArt of choosing moments
- distributorEntity channeling goods downstream
- flywheelRotational energy storage device
points · condenser · aircraft engine · Model T · kick-start · hand-crank · self-contained · prop
dynamo
Motion-to-electricity converter
- alternatorMechanical-to-electrical energy converter
- armatureRotating electromagnetic coil
- coilWound circular arrangement
rotor · stator · commutator · brushes · winding · induction · electromotive
ignition
Starting combustion process
- sparkTiny fiery particle
- timingArt of choosing moments
- distributorEntity channeling goods downstream
flywheel · points · condenser · aircraft engine · Model T · kick-start · hand-crank · self-contained · prop · radial engine
- classic car partscarburetor, distributor, spark plug, spark plugs, radiator
- early electronicstelegraph, telephone, dynamo, electric motor, electric generator
- generatorsgenerator, generators, diesel generator, portable generator, standby generator
- ignitersigniter, lighter, match, spark plug, flint
- vintage car partscarburetor, carburetors, distributor, chrome bumper, chrome bumpers
- Drag Racingdrag strip, dragster, Christmas tree, burnout, quarter mile
magnetoelectric starter
Motor that begins combustion
starter motor · electronic ignition · distributor · alternator · dynamo
magnetoProfessor X
Cyclops · peaceful coexistence · X-Men · Jean Grey · Wolverine
- fridge magnetDecorative appliance cling
- magnetic fieldForce zone around magnets
- animal magnetismInnate power to attract
- refrigerator magnetDecorative kitchen holder
- magnetic poleAttraction endpoint of magnets
- horseshoe magnetCurved iron attractor
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