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Added 10 October 2026

igniter

noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. More about igniter at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A substance used to ignite or kindle a fire.
A device for lighting or igniting fuel or charges or fires.
do you have a light?

Origin

From ignite + -er.

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