TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
HOT SPARK PLUG [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2000-11-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Engines (Motor Vehicles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- preignition
1, record 1, English, preignition
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- pre-ignition 2, record 1, English, pre%2Dignition
correct, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ignition of the air-fuel mixture in a spark ignition engine occurring before the passage of the spark. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 3, record 1, English, - preignition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Generally the gases are ignited by contact with hot surfaces such as the exhaust valve or the spark plug. 3, record 1, English, - preignition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pre-ignition: term standardized by ISO. 4, record 1, English, - preignition
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
- Moteur (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- préallumage
1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9allumage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pré-allumage 2, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9%2Dallumage
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
- allumage prématuré 3, record 1, French, allumage%20pr%C3%A9matur%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Allumage avant l'étincelle du mélange air-combustible dans un moteur à allumage commandé. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 4, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9allumage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Généralement, il s'agit d'une inflammation des gaz au contact des parois chaudes : soupape d'échappement ou bougie. 4, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9allumage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
préallumage : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 5, record 1, French, - pr%C3%A9allumage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)
Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: