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mag·ne·to

 (măg-nē′tō)
n. pl. mag·ne·tos
A device that produces alternating current for distribution to the spark plugs, used in the ignition systems of some internal-combustion engines.

[Short for magnetoelectric machine.]
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magneto

(mæɡˈniːtəʊ)
n, pl -tos
(Automotive Engineering) a small electric generator in which the magnetic field is produced by a permanent magnet, esp one for providing the spark in an internal-combustion engine
[C19: short for magnetoelectric generator]
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mag•ne•to

(mægˈni toʊ)

n., pl. -tos.
a small electric generator in which permanent magnets provide the magnetic field.
[1880–85]

magneto-

a combining form representing magnetic or magnetism in compound words: magnetometer.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.magneto - 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 enginemagneto - 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
generator - engine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction
ignition system, ignition - the mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal-combustion engine
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Translations

magneto

[mægˈniːtəʊ] Nmagneto f
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magneto

nMagnetzünder m
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magneto

[mægˈniːtəʊ] n (Elettr) → magnete m
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Pilots have flown behind magnetos since there was dirt because they're reliable and simple--even though they wear out faster than any other component in an airplane.
Scan your magnetos so you know how they are performing.
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Magnetos and Magneto Service book, first published in 1942, this 46-page book has seven well-illustrated chapters on inductor type, flywheel type, Wico EK, magnetizing, building a magnet charger, magnetizing equipment and fine points on service.
Thomas was able to climb to about 300 feet, where he tried to regain power by switching fuel tanks, adjusting the carburetor and switching electric current between the right and left magnetos, or generators, the report said.
OBJETIVO: Evaluar la factibilidad de anastomosar los cabos del esofago mediante magnetos. Analizar resultados.
They began manufacturing magnetos and dynamos for automobiles, and their jump-start magneto soon became the industry standard.
Like Electroair's ignition, the SIM electronic ignition module replaces only one of the magnetos and is completely solid state.
Both magnetos (Slick p/n M3050) on this engine show same defect.
With all due respect to the different opinions concerning magnetos, starting with the impulse: The impulse performs at least two very important functions.
Using magnetos (which are not dependent upon the electrical system to create a spark for firing the plugs), engineers needed a way to increase the initial voltage to the spark plug.