distributor
US /dɪˈstrɪb.jə.t̬ɚ/
UK /dɪˈstrɪb.jə.t̬ɚ/
1.
a person or organization that supplies goods to shops and other businesses
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We are the sole distributor of these products in the region.
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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
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The mechanic replaced the faulty distributor in the car's engine.
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A problem with the distributor can cause engine misfires.