Definition of Ignition key

1. Noun. A key that operates the ignition switch of an automotive engine.

Generic synonyms: Key

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ignition Key

ignipunctures
ignis fatuus
ignitabilities
ignitability
ignitable
ignite
ignited
igniter
igniters
ignites
ignitibility
ignitible
igniting
ignition
ignition coil
ignition key (current term)
ignition lock
ignition switch
ignition system
ignition temperature
ignition temperatures
ignitions
ignitor
ignitors
ignitron
ignitrons
ignivomous
ignobilities
ignobility
ignoble

Literary usage of Ignition key

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Automobile Engineering: A General Reference Work by American Technical Society (1921)
"When the ignition key is turned to the BATT position, the battery furnishes the ignition current. When running and when the generator is charging, ..."

2. Industrial Security Manual for Safeguarding Classified Informationby DIANE Publishing Company by DIANE Publishing Company (1994)
"When unattended, vehicles so equipped shall be locked and the Crypto Ignition Key (CIK), terminal mounting mechanism key, and vehicle locking keys shall be ..."

3. Dyke's Automobile and Gasoline Engine Encyclopedia by Andrew Lee Dyke (1919)
"By Inserting the ignition-key in the lighting and ignition-switch, the ignition circuit is closed. The ignition primary current for starting the engine ia ..."

4. Popular Mechanics Shop Notes (1920)
"Auxiliary, Automobile ignition key, Knife Blade Makes Ignition Switch, Secret Automobile Imitating Cement Blocks In Form Work Imitating White Tiling ..."

5. Air Bag Safety edited by John McCain (1998)
"... switch is operable by the ignition key, but separate from the ignition switch so that the driver must take deliberate action other than turning on the ..."

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