spark plug
noun
1
: a part that fits into the cylinder head of an internal combustion engine and carries two electrodes separated by an air gap across which the current from the ignition system discharges to form the spark for combustion
2
: one that initiates or gives impetus to an undertaking
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Inside a vehicle, noise is generated by spark plugs, electric motors and cell phones, Daniel Shwartzberg, the company’s director of business development and system solutions, said during the investor day presentation.
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Bill Koenig, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
The two receivers were the spark plugs in a successful two-minute drive for Herbert against the starting defense.
—Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
In a gas engine, a small device called a spark plug ignites the compressed fuel-air mixture.
—Michael Leamy, Discover Magazine, 2 Nov. 2024
Step 2: Turn Off Mower: After 15 minutes turn off the engine, then disconnect the spark plug to avoid accidentally starting the mower during the oil change.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
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Bill Koenig, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
The two receivers were the spark plugs in a successful two-minute drive for Herbert against the starting defense.
—Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
In a gas engine, a small device called a spark plug ignites the compressed fuel-air mixture.
—Michael Leamy, Discover Magazine, 2 Nov. 2024
Step 2: Turn Off Mower: After 15 minutes turn off the engine, then disconnect the spark plug to avoid accidentally starting the mower during the oil change.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024
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“Spark plug.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spark%20plug. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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