spark

sparks sparked sparking
Noun
1. a momentary flash of light
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2. brightness and animation of countenance; "he had a sparkle in his eye"
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3. electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
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4. a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger; "a spark of interest"; "a spark of decency"
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5. a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction
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Verb
1. put in motion or move to act; "trigger a reaction"; "actuate the circuits"
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2. emit or produce sparks; "A high tension wire, brought down by a storm, can continue to spark"
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