detected value reading means for reading {HEAD ~ said detected ion current value}, held in said hold means, immediately before starting {TAIL ~ electrical energization} of said ignition coil; and 
detected value reading means for reading { HEAD ~ said detected ion current value } , held in said hold means , immediately before starting { TAIL ~ electrical energization } of said ignition coil ; and
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