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Definition of magneto

magneto

/mæɡˈniːtoʊ/
mag · ne · to
Plural:magnetos
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magneto Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small electrical generator containing permanent magnets, used to provide high-voltage pulses to the spark plugs in some internal combustion engines, particularly in aviation, lawnmowers, and older vehicles.

Example

"The mechanic inspected the aircraft's dual magneto system to ensure the engine would start reliably in mid-air."

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• Rhymes for magneto

• Nearby Words

magnetically
magnetism
magnetize
magneto
magnification
magnificence
magnificent

Word Origin & Etymology

Late 19th century: an abbreviation of 'magneto-electric machine', formed from 'magnet' plus the combining vowel '-o'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Magneto. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/magneto
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