Akademik

spark
1. noun /spɑː(r)k/
a) A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire.
b) A short or small burst of electrical discharge.
Syn: beginning, germ, glimmer
2. verb /spɑː(r)k/
a) To trigger, kindle into activity (an argument, etc).
b) To give off a spark or sparks.

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