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IGNITION COIL [24 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-07-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ignition system
1, record 1, English, ignition%20system
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ignition 2, record 1, English, ignition
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ignition device system to ignite the fuel-air mixture in the cylinder. 3, record 1, English, - ignition%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ignition system consists of the battery, switch, ignition distributor, ignition coil, wiring and spark plugs. 4, record 1, English, - ignition%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ignition system: term and definition standardized by ISO. 5, record 1, English, - ignition%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ignition system: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 5, record 1, English, - ignition%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système d'allumage
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- allumage 2, record 1, French, allumage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif d'allumage servant à enflammer le mélange carburant/air dans le cylindre. 3, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'allumage est un ensemble comprenant une bobine, un allumeur et une bougie à chaque cylindre. La source du courant est la batterie d'accumulateurs. 4, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La fonction du système d'allumage d'un moteur à essence à combustion interne est de produire un courant à haute tension transitoire et de le fournir à la bougie d'allumage appropriée au bon instant. 5, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système d'allumage : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 6, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
système d'allumage : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 6, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de encendido (Vehículos automotores)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- encendido
1, record 1, Spanish, encendido
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de dispositivos eléctricos que producen una inflamación de la mezcla carburante formada en el carburador y aspirada por los cilindros. 1, record 1, Spanish, - encendido
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-07-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- battery coil ignition system
1, record 2, English, battery%20coil%20ignition%20system
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
battery coil ignition system : term standardized by ISO. 2, record 2, English, - battery%20coil%20ignition%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système d'allumage par batterie et bobine d'allumage
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20par%20batterie%20et%20bobine%20d%27allumage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système d'allumage par batterie et bobine d'allumage : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 2, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20par%20batterie%20et%20bobine%20d%27allumage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-07-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Capacitors (Static Electr.)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- parallel capacitor
1, record 3, English, parallel%20capacitor
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- capacitor in parallel 2, record 3, English, capacitor%20in%20parallel
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The capacitor is in parallel with the high voltage circuit, meaning the energy delivered by the ignition coil sees the capacitor and the spark gap simultaneously. While the voltage is ionizing the gap, energy is flowing into the capacitor(charging the capacitor). 3, record 3, English, - parallel%20capacitor
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Condensateurs (Élect. statique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- condensateur en parallèle
1, record 3, French, condensateur%20en%20parall%C3%A8le
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En haute fréquence, il est nécessaire d'adjoindre à ce modèle un condensateur en parallèle pour tenir compte des effets capacitifs existant entre deux spires contigües. 2, record 3, French, - condensateur%20en%20parall%C3%A8le
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-06-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Cells and Batteries
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- battery coil ignition
1, record 4, English, battery%20coil%20ignition
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- battery-and-coil ignition 2, record 4, English, battery%2Dand%2Dcoil%20ignition
correct
- battery ignition 3, record 4, English, battery%20ignition
correct
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
- Piles et accumulateurs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- allumage par batterie
1, record 4, French, allumage%20par%20batterie
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-06-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Coils and Windings (Electrical Components)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- ignition coil
1, record 5, English, ignition%20coil
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- spark coil 2, record 5, English, spark%20coil
correct
- ignition armature 3, record 5, English, ignition%20armature
correct, standardized
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A coil which produces high voltage for ignition in the battery coil ignition system or the magneto ignition system. 3, record 5, English, - ignition%20coil
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ignition coil transforms, or steps up, the 6 or 12 volts of the battery to the high voltage required to make the current jump the spark-plug gap. 4, record 5, English, - ignition%20coil
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ignition coil; ignition armature : terms and definition standardized by ISO. 5, record 5, English, - ignition%20coil
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
- Bobines et bobinage (Composants électrotechniques)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- bobine d'allumage
1, record 5, French, bobine%20d%27allumage
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- armature d'allumage 2, record 5, French, armature%20d%27allumage
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bobine qui produit du courant haute tension pour l'allumage dans le système d'allumage par batterie et bobine d'allumage ou le système d'allumage à magnéto. 2, record 5, French, - bobine%20d%27allumage
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le courant à basse tension de la batterie (généralement 12 volts) étant impuissant à faire éclater une forte étincelle à l'intérieur des chambres de combustion des cylindres, la bobine d'allumage le transforme en courant à haute tension. 3, record 5, French, - bobine%20d%27allumage
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bobine d'allumage; armature d'allumage : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 4, record 5, French, - bobine%20d%27allumage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-05-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- single spark ignition coil
1, record 6, English, single%20spark%20ignition%20coil
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A coil-on-plug that produces one ignition spark. 1, record 6, English, - single%20spark%20ignition%20coil
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
single spark ignition coil : term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 6, English, - single%20spark%20ignition%20coil
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bobine d'allumage à étincelle simple
1, record 6, French, bobine%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9tincelle%20simple
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bobine d'allumage produisant une seule étincelle d'allumage. 1, record 6, French, - bobine%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9tincelle%20simple
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bobine d'allumage à étincelle simple : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 6, French, - bobine%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9tincelle%20simple
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2016-05-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- oscillating electronic ignition system
1, record 7, English, oscillating%20electronic%20ignition%20system
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ignition system in which ignition timing is produced by eddy current disruption of two coil sensors caused by magnet passing by. 1, record 7, English, - oscillating%20electronic%20ignition%20system
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
oscillating electronic ignition system: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 7, English, - oscillating%20electronic%20ignition%20system
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- système d'allumage électronique à oscillations
1, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A9lectronique%20%C3%A0%20oscillations
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système d'allumage dans lequel l'avance à l'allumage est produite par l'interruption du courant de Foucault de deux capteurs de bobine provoquée par le contournement de l'aimant. 1, record 7, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A9lectronique%20%C3%A0%20oscillations
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système d'allumage électronique à oscillations : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 7, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A9lectronique%20%C3%A0%20oscillations
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2016-05-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- high-tension ignition system
1, record 8, English, high%2Dtension%20ignition%20system
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ignition system by high voltage electricity of secondary circuit of ignition coil produced by intermitting the current in the primary circuit. 1, record 8, English, - high%2Dtension%20ignition%20system
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
high-tension ignition system: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 8, English, - high%2Dtension%20ignition%20system
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- système d'allumage haute tension
1, record 8, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20haute%20tension
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système d'allumage à courant haute tension du circuit secondaire de la bobine d'allumage produit par intermittences du circuit primaire. 1, record 8, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20haute%20tension
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système d'allumage haute tension : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 8, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20haute%20tension
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2016-05-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- dual spark ignition coil
1, record 9, English, dual%20spark%20ignition%20coil
correct, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A coil-on-plug that produces two sparks for two cylinders. 1, record 9, English, - dual%20spark%20ignition%20coil
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dual spark ignition coil : term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 9, English, - dual%20spark%20ignition%20coil
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- bobine d'allumage à étincelle double
1, record 9, French, bobine%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9tincelle%20double
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bobine d'allumage produisant deux étincelles pour deux cylindres. 1, record 9, French, - bobine%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9tincelle%20double
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bobine d'allumage à étincelle double : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 9, French, - bobine%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9tincelle%20double
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2016-05-25
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- condenser discharge ignition system
1, record 10, English, condenser%20discharge%20ignition%20system
correct, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- CDI system 1, record 10, English, CDI%20system
correct, standardized
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ignition system that obtains high voltage in the secondary coil by emitting the charge saved in the condenser into the primary coil. 1, record 10, English, - condenser%20discharge%20ignition%20system
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
condenser discharge ignition system; CDI system: term, shortened form and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 10, English, - condenser%20discharge%20ignition%20system
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- système d'allumage à décharge de condensateur
1, record 10, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9charge%20de%20condensateur
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- système CDI 1, record 10, French, syst%C3%A8me%20CDI
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système d'allumage qui obtient la haute tension dans la bobine secondaire en libérant la charge conservée dans la bobine primaire. 1, record 10, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9charge%20de%20condensateur
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système d'allumage à décharge de condensateur; système CDI : terme, forme abrégée et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 10, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9charge%20de%20condensateur
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2016-05-24
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- coil interruption
1, record 11, English, coil%20interruption
correct, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The interruption acted on the primary circuit current of the ignition coil by a switch or other signalling device to generate high voltage in the secondary circuit by electromagnetic induction. 1, record 11, English, - coil%20interruption
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coil interruption: term and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 11, English, - coil%20interruption
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- interruption de bobine
1, record 11, French, interruption%20de%20bobine
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Interruption provoquée dans le courant du circuit primaire de la bobine d'allumage par un commutateur ou un autre dispositif d'émission de signaux pour produire du courant haute tension dans le circuit secondaire par induction électromagnétique. 1, record 11, French, - interruption%20de%20bobine
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
interruption de bobine : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 11, French, - interruption%20de%20bobine
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2016-04-20
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Coils and Windings (Electrical Components)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
- Motors (Machinery)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- booster coil
1, record 12, English, booster%20coil
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A secondary ignition coil which increases the intensity of the spark. 2, record 12, English, - booster%20coil
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Bobines et bobinage (Composants électrotechniques)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
- Moteurs mécaniques
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- bobine de démarrage
1, record 12, French, bobine%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- survolteur 2, record 12, French, survolteur
correct, masculine noun
- bobine de surtension 3, record 12, French, bobine%20de%20surtension
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bobine d'induction excitée par la batterie et destinée à fournir un courant de rupture permettant le démarrage d'un moteur à explosion. 2, record 12, French, - bobine%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bobine de démarrage, survolteur : termes publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 22/09/2000. 4, record 12, French, - bobine%20de%20d%C3%A9marrage
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2002-07-09
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- ignition distribution
1, record 13, English, ignition%20distribution
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In earlier engines, distribution was controlled by mechanical means, nowadays it is controlled by the ECU. Data is gathered from the engine's phase sensor and used to determine when each cylinder should be ignited. This is done by using spark plugs : an electric pulse is sent to the ignition coil that amplifies the signal and sends a high voltage pulse to the spark plug. 1, record 13, English, - ignition%20distribution
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- distribution de l'allumage
1, record 13, French, distribution%20de%20l%27allumage
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le calculateur gère essentiellement l'injection, la commande d'allumage et même la distribution de l'allumage sur les moteurs M42 [...] et sur les six cylindres, moteurs su lesquels il y a une bobine d'allumage par cylindre (allumage statique). 2, record 13, French, - distribution%20de%20l%27allumage
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2001-11-02
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Transmission Systems
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- bus heater
1, record 14, English, bus%20heater
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Scholastic Series Bus Heater offers extensive diagnostic capabilities. In fact, the operator can manually control the heater to test components while actually operating the system. The diagnostics check the control thermostat, flame detector, circulating pump, fan motor, ignition spark generator(coil), and the fuel solenoid valve. 1, record 14, English, - bus%20heater
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Transmissions mécaniques
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- chauffage de l'autobus
1, record 14, French, chauffage%20de%20l%27autobus
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- chauffage pour autobus 2, record 14, French, chauffage%20pour%20autobus
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour les gros autobus, bateaux et équipements lourds. Ce chauffage est conçu pour préchauffer le moteur, carburant et l'huile hydraulique et peut être incorporé au chauffage de l'autobus pour ajouter de la chaleur. Le premier choix pour chauffage rapide. 24 V. seulement. 1, record 14, French, - chauffage%20de%20l%27autobus
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2000-05-25
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Burners and Steamfitting
- Transformers
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- ignition transformer
1, record 15, English, ignition%20transformer
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device which provides high-voltage spark which will cause ignition. 2, record 15, English, - ignition%20transformer
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ignition transformer, commonly known as a step-up transformer, is used to step up the voltage to 5,000 V in order to jump the gap at the end of the ignition electrode. Ignition transformers are quite trouble-free, and require only that the primary voltage correspond to that of the transformer, that the electrical connections be clean and tight, and that the secondary terminals be kept clean. If the secondary terminal post becomes fouled with soot, dust, or foreign matter, the high-tension spark can easily short circuit to the transformer case, resulting in no spark at the ignition electrode. A transformer in good condition should cause the spark to jump a gap of no less than 1/4 in. 3, record 15, English, - ignition%20transformer
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the automotive field this device is called the "ignition coil". 4, record 15, English, - ignition%20transformer
Record 15, Key term(s)
- step-up transformer
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Fumisterie et brûleurs
- Transformateurs
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- transformateur d'allumage
1, record 15, French, transformateur%20d%27allumage
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- transformateur de l'allumage 2, record 15, French, transformateur%20de%20l%27allumage
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chauffage [...] Dispositif d'allumage électrique. Il se compose d'un transformateur d'allumage, de 2 câbles d'allumage, 2 isolateurs en porcelaine et 2 électrodes entre lesquelles jaillit l'étincelle d'allumage du mélange air-fuel. Le transformateur produit une tension comprise entre 10 000 et 12 000 V. Il est important que le réglage soit correct. 3, record 15, French, - transformateur%20d%27allumage
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En mécanique automobile, ce dispositif s'appelle «bobine d'allumage». 4, record 15, French, - transformateur%20d%27allumage
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1992-11-02
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- high-performance ignition coil
1, record 16, English, high%2Dperformance%20ignition%20coil
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- high-performance coil 1, record 16, English, high%2Dperformance%20coil
correct
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- bobine d'allumage haute performance
1, record 16, French, bobine%20d%27allumage%20haute%20performance
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- bobine haute performance 1, record 16, French, bobine%20haute%20performance
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1988-04-18
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- heavy duty ignition coil
1, record 17, English, heavy%20duty%20ignition%20coil
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- bobine d'allumage haute performance
1, record 17, French, bobine%20d%27allumage%20haute%20performance
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système (d'allumage) comprend un allumeur à déclenchement magnétique, un module électronique et une bobine haute performance. 1, record 17, French, - bobine%20d%27allumage%20haute%20performance
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1986-07-11
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Servicing and Maintenance (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- ignition coil tester
1, record 18, English, ignition%20coil%20tester
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To test the internal integrity of an ignition coil, you need an ignition coil tester. 1, record 18, English, - ignition%20coil%20tester
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Entretien et réparation (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- appareil d'essai pour bobine d'allumage
1, record 18, French, appareil%20d%27essai%20pour%20bobine%20d%27allumage
proposal, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1986-07-11
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- high-energy ignition coil
1, record 19, English, high%2Denergy%20ignition%20coil
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- bobine d'allumage à haute puissance
1, record 19, French, bobine%20d%27allumage%20%C3%A0%20haute%20puissance
proposal, feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1983-08-31
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Transformers
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- core
1, record 20, English, core
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The ignition [coil] encompasses a common core of soft iron which is easily magnetized. 1, record 20, English, - core
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
- Transformateurs
Record 20, Main entry term, French
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Autour d'un noyau de fer magnétique feuilleté est enroulé le bobinage primaire en fil relativement gros. 1, record 20, French, - noyau
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Mechanical Components
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- coil and distributor ignition system 1, record 21, English, coil%20and%20distributor%20ignition%20system
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Composants mécaniques
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- allumage par bobine et distributeur
1, record 21, French, allumage%20par%20bobine%20et%20distributeur
masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- coil ignition 1, record 22, English, coil%20ignition
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... coil ignition with one or two... 1, record 22, English, - coil%20ignition
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- circuit d'allumage
1, record 22, French, circuit%20d%27allumage
masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] circuit d'allumage avec bobine double [...] 1, record 22, French, - circuit%20d%27allumage
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- turn on the ignition switch
1, record 23, English, turn%20on%20the%20ignition%20switch
verb
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
when the ignition switch is turned on, the battery current flows to the primary side of an ignition coil. 1, record 23, English, - turn%20on%20the%20ignition%20switch
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
- Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- mettre le contact 1, record 23, French, mettre%20le%20contact
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
quand le contact est mis, le courant de la batterie passe par le primaire. 1, record 23, French, - mettre%20le%20contact
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
- Storage Cells (Electr.)
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- battery ignition system 1, record 24, English, battery%20ignition%20system
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
the battery and coil ignition system involves several separate components as a six-cylinder battery, coil and distributor system. 1, record 24, English, - battery%20ignition%20system
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
- Accumulateurs (Électricité)
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- système d'allumage par batterie 1, record 24, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20par%20batterie
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
les premières vérifications d'un système d'allumage par batterie nécessitent un outillage minimum. 1, record 24, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27allumage%20par%20batterie
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
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