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magneto

noun
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As a noun, magneto means a small magnetic dynamo, especially one that provides power to the spark plugs of a small internal combustion engine (now mostly used in aircraft).

Meanings of magneto

2 meanings

noun

  1. A small magnetic dynamo, especially one that provides power to the spark plugs of a small internal combustion engine (now mostly used in aircraft).

  2. A small dynamo with a secondary winding that produces a high voltage enabling a spark to jump between the poles of a spark plug in a gasoline engine

    Similar: magnetoelectric machine

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noun: a small dynamo with a secondary winding that produces a h…
magnetoelectric machine

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