spark plug in the Oxford-Paravia Italian Dictionary

Translations for spark plug in the English»Italian Dictionary

spark plug [Brit, Am ˈspɑrk ˌpləɡ] N

spark plug ELEC, MOTOR

candela f (d'accensione)

Translations for spark plug in the English»Italian Dictionary

plug, also spark plug

candela f

Translations for spark plug in the Italian»English Dictionary

candela

spark plug

chiave per candele MOTOR

spark-plug wrench Am

Translations for spark plug in the English»Italian Dictionary

I.plug [Brit plʌɡ, Am pləɡ] N

1. plug ELEC (on appliance):

plug

spina f

to pull out the plug

staccare la spina

to be fitted with a plug

avere una spina

to pull the plug on inf scheme, project

abbandonare

to pull the plug on sb inf MED

= staccare la spina a qn

to pull the plug on sb Am fig

tradire qn

2. plug (connecting device):

plug COMPUT, ELECTRON

spina f

plug COMPUT, ELECTRON

spinotto m

3. plug ELEC (socket):

plug

presa f

a mains plug

una presa di corrente

4. plug (in bath, sink):

plug

tappo m

to pull out the plug

togliere il tappo

5. plug CONSTR (for screw):

plug

tassello m

6. plug (stopper):

plug (in barrel)

zaffo m

plug (for leak)

tampone m

plug (for leak)

tappo m

plug (for medical purpose)

tampone m

7. plug MOTOR (in engine):

plug, also spark plug

candela f

8. plug (for chewing):

a plug of tobacco

una cicca di tabacco

9. plug (mention):

plug RADIO, TV inf

pubblicità f (for per)

to give sth a plug, put in a plug for sth

fare pubblicità a qc

10. plug Am (fire hydrant):

plug

pompa f antincendio

11. plug GEOL:

plug, also volcanic plug

tappo m

II.plug <forma in -ing plugging, pt, pp plugged> [Brit plʌɡ, Am pləɡ] VB trans

1. plug (block):

plug leak, hole

tamponare, tappare, chiudere (with con)

to plug a gap

tappare or chiudere un buco

to plug a gap fig

riempire un vuoto or colmare una lacuna

she plugged a hole in my tooth

mi ha otturato il dente

to plug one's ears

tapparsi le orecchie

2. plug (promote) inf:

plug RADIO, TV book, product

fare pubblicità a, pubblicizzare

plug show

promuovere

to plug one's record on a programme

fare la promozione del proprio disco in una trasmissione televisiva

3. plug ELEC (insert):

to plug sth into socket

inserire qc in

to plug sth into amplifier, computer

collegare qc a

4. plug Am (shoot):

plug rare, inf

sparare

plug rare, inf

colpire

III.plug <forma in -ing plugging, pt, pp plugged> [Brit plʌɡ, Am pləɡ] VB intr

to plug into (be compatible with) TV, computer

collegarsi a

they have plugged into the national mood JOURN inf

si sono uniformati allo stato d'animo del paese

I.spark [Brit spɑːk, Am spɑrk] N

1. spark:

spark

scintilla f also ELEC

2. spark fig:

spark (hint) (of originality)

sprazzo m

spark (of enthusiasm)

scintilla f

spark (of intelligence)

barlume m

the spark of interest, mischief in her eyes

il lampo di interesse, di malizia negli occhi

the spark has gone out of their relationship

ormai la loro relazione ha perso intensità or non fanno più faville

II.spark [Brit spɑːk, Am spɑrk] VB trans

spark → spark off

III.spark [Brit spɑːk, Am spɑrk] VB intr

spark fire:

fare, sprigionare scintille

spark wire, switch:

emettere scintille

IV.spark [Brit spɑːk, Am spɑrk]

sparks will fly!

voleranno parole grosse!

See also spark off

spark off VB [spɑːk -] (spark off [sth])

spark off interest, anger, fear

suscitare

spark off controversy

accendere

spark off speculation, reaction, panic

provocare

spark off friendship, affair

dare origine a

spark off war

fare scoppiare

spark off riot

scatenare

spark off growth, change

avviare

spark off movement

lanciare

spark plug in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for spark plug in the English»Italian Dictionary

spark plug [ˈspɑ:rk·plʌg] N

spark plug

candela f

Translations for spark plug in the Italian»English Dictionary

candela

spark plug

Translations for spark plug in the English»Italian Dictionary

I.spark [spɑ:rk] N

1. spark (from fire, electrical):

spark

scintilla f

2. spark (small amount):

spark

briciolo m

not even a spark of interest/intelligence

nemmeno un briciolo di interesse/intelligenza

II.spark [spɑ:rk] VB trans

spark debate, protest, problems, riot

scatenare

spark interest

suscitare

to spark sb into action

incitare qu all'azione

I.plug [plʌg] N

1. plug ELEC:

plug (connector)

spina f

plug (socket)

presa f (di corrente)

2. plug (stopper):

plug

tappo m

3. plug inf (publicity):

to give sth a plug

reclamizzare qc

4. plug (spark plug):

plug

candela f

5. plug (chunk):

plug of tobacco

tavoletta f di tabacco da masticare

II.plug <-gg-> [plʌg] VB trans

1. plug (connect):

plug

collegare

plug ELEC

collegare (alla rete)

2. plug (stop up, close):

to plug a hole

tappare un buco

to plug a leak

tamponare una perdita

3. plug (publicize):

plug

propagandare

4. plug sl (shoot):

plug

imbottire di piombo

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

The spark across the spark plug's electrodes forms a small kernel of flame approximately the size of the spark plug gap.

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The acoustic tablet, or "spark tablet", used a stylus that generated clicks with a spark plug.

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This results in a current flowing in the spark plug gap (without resulting in a spark).

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Costs are further reduced because all cylinders at each end of the engine share a common fuel injector and/or spark plug.

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Rather than tripping a switch, the spark plug firing arm applies a quick rotation to the magneto rotor, which then snaps back under spring tension.

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The exact terminal construction varies depending on the use of the spark plug.

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If the tip of the spark plug is too hot it can cause pre-ignition or sometimes detonation/knocking and damage may occur.

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With the development of leaded petrol in the 1930s, lead deposits on the mica became a problem and reduced the interval between needing to clean the spark plug.

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The extremely high voltage from the coil's secondary (typically 20,000 to 50,000 volts) causes a spark to form across the gap of the spark plug.

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The spark plug is not yet compressed and thus is not critical, so there won't be significant fission or fusion.

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