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a component of an ignition system; consists of two shaped electrodes and the space between them

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  1. n. a component of an ignition system; consists of two shaped electrodes and the space between them
  2. n. the gap between two high-potential terminals
  3. The space filled with air or other dielectric between high potential terminals (as of an electrostatic machine, induction coil, or condenser), through which the discharge passes; the air gap of a jump spark.
  4. The space filled with air or other dielectric between highpotential terminals (as of an electrostatic machine, induction coil,or condenser), through which the discharge passes; the air gap of ajump spark.