electrical distributor
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Definition
- Noun:
- An electrical device in a gasoline engine: A component that directs high-voltage electricity from the ignition coil to the spark plugs in the correct firing order.
Usage
- The term electrical distributor is a technical noun used specifically in the context of automotive engineering and mechanics. It refers to a key part of a traditional ignition system in internal combustion engines.
Examples
- Noun:
- The mechanic replaced the faulty electrical distributor to fix the engine's misfire.
- Older car models often have an electrical distributor, while newer ones use distributorless ignition systems.
Advanced Usage
- "to have a problem with the distributor": A common phrase in automotive repair indicating ignition issues.
- The car won't start; I think it has a problem with the distributor.
Variants and Related Words
- Distributor (n): A common shortened form of "electrical distributor" in automotive contexts.
- The distributor cap was cracked.
- Distributor cap (n): The cover on the distributor, containing contacts for the spark plug wires.
- Rotor (n): The rotating part inside the distributor that directs the current.
Synonyms
- Ignition distributor: A more precise synonym.
- Distributor: The common abbreviated term.
Related Phrases
- Points and condenser: Historical components often associated with older electrical distributors.
- The vintage car's electrical distributor still uses points and a condenser.
Noun
- electrical device that distributes voltage to the spark plugs of a gasoline engine in the order of the firing sequence