ignition coil
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- noun
- /ɪɡˈnɪʃən kɔɪl/
- Specialized
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bobina de encendido
- The rocker covers also hold the direct-mount ignition coils for the coil-near-plug ignition system.
Examples
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For my car's maintenance, I learned that each spark plug has its own ignition coil.
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And in case of water accumulation inside the car, there is a clever floor-mounted ignition coil located next to the driver's seat for rapid changing.
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They explain that it can damage the ignition module and overheat the ignition coil if left switched on for extended periods of time.
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The mechanic replaced the faulty ignition coil to ensure the engine started properly.
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When diagnosing the engine issues, the technician checked the ignition coil first to rule out electrical problems.
Synonyms
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A loop of wire that makes high voltage from low battery power
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A device that makes a strong electric spark to light fuel in engines
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound is compositionally clear: 'ignition' (system that ignites the engine) + 'coil' (a wound wire) directly indicates a coil used in the ignition system, so a learner can infer it is the engine component that helps produce the spark. Although technical, the meaning follows ordinary noun-noun compounding and has clear equivalents in other languages, making it predictable for a B1 learner who knows both constituents.
Etymology
The ignition coil gets its name from two simple ideas: coil is a loop of wire and ignition means 'starting the engine'. The coil changes small battery power into a strong 'spark' that lights the fuel and starts the engine, so the name describes what it does.