ma-nhê-tô
Definition
- Noun:
- Magneto: A small electric generator that uses permanent magnets to produce a high voltage alternating current, which is then converted to direct current. It is commonly used to provide the spark for ignition in internal combustion engines, such as those in automobiles and motorcycles.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Xe máy cũ thường sử dụng ma-nhê-tô để tạo ra tia lửa điện. (Older motorcycles often use a magneto to generate the spark.)
- Anh thợ đang kiểm tra ma-nhê-tô của chiếc ô-tô. (The mechanic is checking the car's magneto.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is specific to the field of electrical engineering and automotive/motorcycle mechanics. It refers to a self-contained ignition system that does not rely on an external battery.
Variants and Related Words
- Máy phát điện một chiều: direct current generator.
- Bộ đánh lửa: ignition system.
Synonyms
- Ignition magneto: A more precise technical term.
- Flywheel magneto: A common type found in small engines.
Related Technical Terms
- Điện từ trường: electromagnetic field (the principle behind its operation).
- Bugi: spark plug (the component ignited by the magneto's current).