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spark(ing) plug N Brit AUTO

I . spark [spɑ:k, Am spɑ:rk] N

1. spark (from fire or electricity):

spark
iskra f

II . spark [spɑ:k, Am spɑ:rk] VB trans

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1. spark (produce sparks):

spark
iskrzyć [perf za-]

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The group argued for tax reform (in essence, tax cuts paid for by reductions in government spending), sparking public debate on the topic.
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But more powerful sparking units, combined with automatic spark repetition and fluid replacement with an electromagnetic interrupter arrangement produced practical machines.
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Share prices plummeted, sparking a bear market, and there was a general feeling that the conglomerates were to blame for the market woes.
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Originally specialized in pipe tools it later diversified into a wider product range, including mechanical tools, non-sparking tools, titanium non-magnetic tools, insulated tools and explosion-proof intrinsically safe instruments.
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Alternatively, sparking can also occur if the layers are placed too close together.
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Videos which showed several penned-in female demonstrators being hit with pepper spray by a police official were widely disseminated, sparking controversy.
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There were two sparking plugs per cylinder and twin magnetos.
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The cause was probably a buildup of firedamp (methane) being ignited by electric sparking from equipment such as electric bell signalling gear.
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The cause of this was initially uncertain, sparking fears that it could end his career.
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In order to extend the life of the watch, some of these movements included a diode to minimize sparking on the contacts.
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