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piezo

piezo

8.7
A small device that makes a spark to light gas
  • noun
  • /ˈpiːeɪzoʊ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : encendedor piezoeléctrico
  • Many camping stoves come equipped with a piezo ignition system for easy lighting.

Examples

  • The sound of Velcro the clicking of a piezo lighter for a gas stove or the sound made by igniting the gas hob?

  • Here I remove the metal cover of my lighter so you see one side and the other side of the piezo igniter that creates high voltage difference across it.

  • The chef used a piezo igniter to light the gas grill quickly and safely.

  • To start the fire, he pressed the button on the piezo lighter, which sparked instantly.

Synonyms

igniter
vspiezo
  • Specialized
5 4.6

A device that makes a flame to start fuel burning

is a built device rather than a chemical used to start fires
ignitor
vspiezo
  • Specialized
6.7

A small device that makes a spark or flame to light fuel

uses an internal electric effect rather than other ways of lighting fuel

Compounds

piezo effect
  • Specialized
9.8

An electric charge some crystals like quartz make when pressed or their change in shape when given electricity

Surface Forms

piezo singular
piezoes plural

Etymology

Piezo comes from the Greek root piezein 'to press', the same idea as the English word 'press', and a piezo in a lighter or grill makes a spark by turning a quick press into a tiny electric jump.