pyrotechnic initiator

noun

An ignition device, designed to ignite more difficult-to-ignite materials, such as thermites, solid fuel rockets, etc.

Meanings

nounpyrotechnic initiator (plural pyrotechnic initiators)

plural pyrotechnic initiators

  1. An ignition device, designed to ignite more difficult-to-ignite materials, such as thermites, solid fuel rockets, etc.
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