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CDI SYSTEM [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-05-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ignition Systems (Motor Vehicles)
DEF

An ignition system that obtains high voltage in the secondary coil by emitting the charge saved in the condenser into the primary coil.

OBS

condenser discharge ignition system; CDI system: term, shortened form and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Allumage (Véhicules automobiles)
DEF

Système d'allumage qui obtient la haute tension dans la bobine secondaire en libérant la charge conservée dans la bobine primaire.

OBS

système d'allumage à décharge de condensateur; système CDI : terme, forme abrégée et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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