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Device in the ignition system of an internal combustion engine

A distributor is an electric and mechanical device used in the ignition system of older spark-ignition engines. The distributor's main function is to route electricity from the ignition coil to each spark plug at the correct time. Wikipedia →

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  4. Read the landmark paper: A Model of Distributor Firm and Manufacturer Firm Working PartnershipsCited 7,594 times
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📖 Definitions

Noun One who or that which distributes.

Noun A device that distributes electric current, especially to the spark plugs in an internal combustion engine.

Noun A machine for distributing type.

Noun An appliance, such as a roller, in a printing press, for distributing ink.

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  1. Design
  2. Direct ignition
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