Rocketry Glossary

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Electric Match

1.) A type of igniter (see igniter).
2.) although sometimes used synonymously with the term igniter, an electric match usually refers to an igniter with the following attributes: requires low current to fire and has a short burn with little flame; these are generally used to fire ejection charges and may not reliably ignite composite motors unless dipped in additional pyrogen.


   

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