Small electric generator (7)

I believe the answer is:

magneto

'small electric generator' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for magneto that I've seen before include "Small type of generator" , "Ignition apparatus" , "Ignition device" , "car component" , "Small electric generator" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times, The Independent and the Sydney Morning Herald.

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