ignition control
US: /ɪɡˈnɪʃən kənˈtroʊl/
Definition

Definition of ignition control - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technologyTECH.system that manages timing and operation of a fuel spark or flameTECH.
  • Modern cars rely on electronic ignition control for better fuel efficiency.
  • A faulty ignition control can cause the furnace to shut down unexpectedly.
  • The mechanic traced the misfire to a problem in the ignition control.
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Expressions with ignition

ignition keyn.
key used to start engine and connect car's electrical systems
He turned the ignition key and the car started.
ignition sourcen.
thing that provides energy needed to start burning of material
Investigators searched the warehouse to identify the ignition source of the fire.
ignition switchn.
switch that operates a solenoid to start the engine
Turn the ignition switch to start the car.
ignition pointn.
moment when a process or conflict suddenly begins or intensifies
The protest was the ignition point for wider political change.
ignition systemn.
mechanism igniting fuel in an engine
The mechanic replaced the faulty ignition system because the engine would not start.
ignition barreln.
part of a car where the key is inserted
He inserted the key into the ignition barrel.

Expressions with control

under controladj.
not causing any immediate concern
The patient's condition is under control.
control freakn.
person with obsessive need to control events
She is a control freak about her wedding plans.
damage controln.
actions taken to limit negative effects of a problem
The company engaged in damage control after the scandal broke.
outta controladj.
not manageable or under control
The party got outta control after midnight.
beyond one's controladj.
not able to be controlled by someone
The delay was beyond his control.
out of controladj.
wildly unrestrained or violent
The party got out of control after midnight.
control the purse stringsv.
have authority over financial decisions
The finance committee controls the purse strings of the organization.
have fingertip controlv.
control something with great precision and ease
She can have fingertip control over the aircraft's movements.
in controladj.
having authority over a situation or task
She is in control of the entire project.
remote controln.
device used to operate appliances from a distance
He lost the remote control for the TV.

Terms related to ignition control

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Terms with ignition control included in their meaning

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engine management systemn.
automotive technology
electronic control setup that regulates engine fuel, ignition and emissions functions

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  1. French:contrôle de l'allumage, ...
  2. German:Zündsteuerung, ...
  3. Italian:controllo dell'accensione, ...
  4. Spanish:control de encendido, ...
  5. Portuguese:controlo de ignição, ...
  6. Chinese:点火控制, ...
  7. Japanese:点火制御, ...
  8. Arabic:نِظام التَحكُّم في الإِشعال, ...
  9. Hebrew:בַּקָּרַת הַצָּתָה, ...
  10. Russian:система управления зажиганием, ...
  11. Ukrainian:керування запалюванням, ...
  12. Hindi:इग्निशन नियंत्रण, ...

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