noun
glow starter; glow switch starter
A small component used in fluorescent lamp circuits to preheat the electrodes and initiate the discharge.
蛍光灯が点かないので、グロースターターを交換した。
The fluorescent light wouldn't turn on, so I replaced the glow starter.
Variant spelling with an interpunct, sometimes used for clarity.
Loanword from English 'glow starter', referring to the starting device for fluorescent lamps.