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Glow plug

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glow starternounA portable battery and adapter to power a glowplug to start a small or model engine.
sparkplugnounAlternative form of spark plug. [The part of some internal combustion engines which forms a high-voltage electric spark which ignites the fuel-air mixture to begin the power stroke. (Petrol engines have spark plugs. Diesel engines do not have them because the heat from their high compression ratios supplies the ignition.)]
spark plugnounThe part of some internal combustion engines which forms a high-voltage electric spark which ignites the fuel-air mixture to begin the power stroke. (Petrol engines have spark plugs. Diesel engines do not have them because the heat from their high compression ratios supplies the ignition.)
sparking plugnoun(dated) Synonym of spark plug.
fuseplugnounAlternative form of fuse plug. [(aviation) A component of an aircraft wheel held in place by a metal alloy with a low melting point, such that, if the wheel is severely overheated (for instance, by heavy braking), pressure is released from the wheel and tire/tyre in a controlled manner rather than risking an explosion of the wheel assembly.]
safety plugnounA plug of soft metal in an opening in a steam boiler, designed to melt when the temperature rises to a certain point, and thus allow the escape of steam.
mud plugnounA plug for stopping the mudhole of a boiler.
drainplugnounA plug for a drain; especially, one on an oil pan, transmission, gearbox, or differential case.
plug-innoun(computing) A module or device that interacts with another to add a specific feature or function.
bridge plugnounA device used to seal a subterranean well of hydrocarbons at a downhole location; may have removable features. Also known as a frac plug.
plugbacknounA large plug, usually of cement, used to shut off an oil well.
drain plugnounAlternative form of drainplug. [A plug for a drain; especially, one on an oil pan, transmission, gearbox, or differential case.]
pilot burnernounSynonym of pilot light (“persistent flame to ignite gas”).
plungernounA device that is used to remove blockages from the drain of a basin or tub, by suction.
glow sticknounA single-use translucent plastic tube containing isolated substances which when combined are capable of producing light through chemoluminescence without an electrical power source; used as an emergency light source or in recreational contexts such as camping and nightclubs.
plugnoun(electricity) A pronged connecting device which fits into a mating socket, especially an electrical one.
glowsticknounAlternative spelling of glow stick. [A single-use translucent plastic tube containing isolated substances which when combined are capable of producing light through chemoluminescence without an electrical power source; used as an emergency light source or in recreational contexts such as camping and nightclubs.]
point heaternoun(rail transport, UK) A heating device used in freezing weather to keep points (US: switches) free of ice and snow.
lampnounA device that generates heat, light or other radiation. Especially an electric light bulb.
pilot lightnounA small, persistent flame used to ignite gas.

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