Definitions
- Referring to a device that produces a spark to ignite fuel or gas. - Talking about a person or thing that initiates or starts something. - Describing a tool used to start a fire or light a flame.
- Referring to a device that produces a spark to ignite fuel or gas. - Talking about a person or thing that initiates or starts something. - Describing a tool used to start a fire or light a flame.
List of Similarities
- 1Both igniter and ignitor refer to a device or tool that produces a spark to ignite fuel or gas.
- 2Both can also be used to describe a person or thing that initiates or starts something.
- 3Both words are spelled differently but pronounced the same way.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Igniter is more commonly used in American English, while ignitor is more common in British English.
- 2Industry-specific: In some industries, such as aviation, igniter is the preferred term for the device that produces a spark to ignite fuel or gas.
- 3Brand names: Some companies use one spelling or the other as part of their brand name, such as the Zippo lighter's 'igniter' or the Coleman stove's 'ignitor'.
Remember this!
Igniter and ignitor are synonyms that refer to a device or tool that produces a spark to ignite fuel or gas. The only difference between the two words is their spelling, with igniter being more common in American English and ignitor being more common in British English. Both words can also be used to describe a person or thing that initiates or starts something.
