Meaning of the word distributor in English

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distributor

US /dɪˈstrɪb.jə.t̬ɚ/
UK /dɪˈstrɪb.jə.t̬ɚ/
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Noun

1.

a person or organization that supplies goods to shops and other businesses

Example:
We are the sole distributor of these products in the region.
The company is looking for a new distributor for its electronics.
2.

a device in a gasoline internal combustion engine that directs the high-voltage current from the ignition coil to the spark plugs in the correct firing order

Example:
The mechanic replaced the faulty distributor in the car's engine.
A problem with the distributor can cause engine misfires.
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