rupteurcommon nounEtymologyexpandfrom Latin ruptor see current rupture.Definitions1. In an induction coil, a device used to interrupt and restore the primary current successively.électricitéexpand2. In a vehicle's ignition system, a part used to manage the spark at the spark plug.mécaniqueexpandSynonymvis platinéePluralrupteursAnagramruptureTranslationsenglish:contact breakerdutch:contactpuntsetSee alsorompu (adj.) rompre (v.) rupture (cn.) rupturer (v.) rompement (cn.) rompeur (cn.)