Käynnistäjinä
Käynnistäjinä is a Finnish term that translates to "starters" or "igniters" in English. It is a general term that can refer to various devices or mechanisms responsible for initiating a process, often involving combustion or electrical activation. In the context of engines, käynnistäjinä specifically refers to the starter motor, a small electric motor that cranks the internal combustion engine to get it running. This starter motor engages with the engine's flywheel, providing the initial rotational force needed for the engine's combustion cycle to begin. Once the engine starts on its own power, the starter motor disengages.
Beyond engines, the term käynnistäjinä can be applied more broadly. For instance, in pyrotechnics, it might