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Vinony

magneto

noun

  1. electrical generator that uses permanent magnets to produce periodic pulses of alternating current
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /maɡˈniːtəʊ/

noun

Etymology: Clipping of magneto-electric (machine).

  1. A small magnetic dynamo, especially one that provides power to the spark plugs of a small internal combustion engine (now mostly used in aircraft).

    “Black tracks on the magneto, a hairline crack in the flywheel casing, pitted points or a spitless exhaust — all are clues to potential conkouts”