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spark·ing plug [ˈspɑ:kɪŋˌplʌg] N Brit dated

sparking plug
[vžigalna] svečka f

I . spark [spɑ:k] N

1. spark (fire, electricity):

spark
iskr(ic)a f

2. spark fig (trace):

a spark of hope
iskrica upanja
a spark of inspiration
navdih

3. spark fig (person):

a bright spark
brihtna glava

II . spark [spɑ:k] VB trans

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2. spark (provide stimulus):

to spark sb into action
spodbuditi koga k dejanjem

III . spark [spɑ:k] VB intr

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spark off VB trans

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ˈspark plug N

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When plugging a device into a power strip, a buildup of carbon or dust can cause sparking to occur.
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Underpricing in hopes of sparking a bidding war can be a risky proposition.
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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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The cause of this was initially uncertain, sparking fears that it could end his career.
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It's a traditional cocktail with vodka, sorbet, mint, and sparking white wine.
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The possibility of an electric rotor or electrical panel arcing or sparking presents an additional risk.
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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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As this rule has the potential of sparking heated argument, the player or table is often warned once or twice before the house dealer begins mucking hands.
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Alternatively, sparking can also occur if the layers are placed too close together.
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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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