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121spark´less — spark1 «spahrk», noun, verb. –n. 1. a small bit of fire: »The burning wood threw off sparks. 2. a) the flash given off when electricity jumps across an open space. An electric spark ignites the gas in the engine of an automobile. b) the discharge …
122spark plug — A device containing two electrodes across which electricity jumps to produce a spark to fire the fuel charge. The center electrode is insulated from the spark plug shell by means of a molded insulator resembling porcelain. The side electrode… …
123Spark, Dame Muriel — ▪ 2007 Muriel Sarah Camberg British writer (b. Feb. 1, 1918, Edinburgh, Scot. d. April 13, 2006, Florence, Italy), was admired for the satire and wit with which she presented the serious themes of her novels and for her ability to create… …
124Spark Unlimited — Infobox Company company name = Spark Unlimited company company type = Privately held company company slogan = foundation = 2002 location = Sherman Oaks, California, USA key people = Craig Allen, Scott J. Langteau, John Butrovich, Stephen J.… …
125Spark-ignition engine — The term spark ignition engine is normally used to refer to internal combustion engines where the fuel air mixture is ignited with a spark. The term contrasts with compression ignition engines, where the heat from compression alone ignites the… …
126Spark (software) — Infobox Software name = Spark caption = developer = frequently updated = yes programming language = Java (programming language) operating system = Cross platform language = English genre = Instant messaging client license = LGPL or Commercial… …
127spark plug — 1. a device designed to fit in each cylinder of a gasoline powered internal combustion engine and to produce the electric spark for igniting the mixture of gasoline and air. 2. Informal. a person who leads, inspires, or animates a group. [1900… …
128Spark printer — A spark printer is an obsolete form of computer printer which uses a special paper coated with a layer of aluminium over a black backing, which is printed on by using a pulsing current onto the paper via two styli that move across on a moving… …
