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Meaning of MAGNETO

Pronunciation:  mag'neetow

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 Definition: [n]  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
 
 Synonyms: magnetoelectric machine
 
 See Also: generator, ignition, ignition system

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Mag"net*o-\ [See {Magnet}.]
A prefix meaning pertaining to, produced by, or in some way
connected with, magnetism.
 

 

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