Small electric generator used in engine ignition systems (7)

I believe the answer is:

magneto

(Other definitions for magneto that I've seen before include "car component" , "generation device" , "Small electric generator" , "Car generator" , "kindles a spark" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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