English > electrical distributor: 1 sense > noun 1, artifactMeaning | electrical device that distributes voltage to the spark plugs of a gasoline engine in the order of the firing sequence. |
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Synonyms | distributor, distributer |
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Part of | ignition, ignition system | The mechanism that ignites the fuel in an internal-combustion engine |
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Parts | capacitor, capacitance, condenser, electrical condenser | An electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge |
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distributor cam | The cam inside the distributor that rotates to contact spark plug terminals in the correct order |
distributor cap | The cap of the distributor that holds in place the wires from the distributor to the spark plugs |
distributor point, breaker point, point | A contact in the distributor |
rotor | The revolving bar of a distributor |
Broader | electrical device | A device that produces or is powered by electricity |
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Spanish | delco, distribuidor eléctrico, distribuidor |
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Catalan | distribuïdor elèctric, distribuïdor |
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