magneto en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /maɡˈniːtəʊ/ (UK)
- (Southern-England) audio
Etymology
Clipping of magneto-electric (machine).
Meanings
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A small magnetic dynamo, especially one that provides power to the spark plugs of a small internal combustion engine (now mostly used in aircraft).
Black tracks on the magneto, a hairline crack in the flywheel casing, pitted points or a spitless exhaust — all are clues to potential conkouts
1965, Popular Mechanics, volume 123, number 3, page 140:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| magnetos | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Descendants
Translations (6)
fr magnéto (Translations) · fi magneetto (Translations) · pl iskrownik (Translations) · tr manyeto (Translations) · tl balnitab (Translations) · es magneto (Translations)