spark plug
US /ˈspɑːrk ˌplʌɡ/
UK /ˈspɑːrk ˌplʌɡ/
1.
candela
a device for firing the explosive mixture in an internal combustion engine
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The mechanic replaced the faulty spark plug.
Il meccanico ha sostituito la candela difettosa.
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A worn-out spark plug can cause engine misfires.
Una candela usurata può causare mancate accensioni del motore.
2.
scintilla, catalizzatore
a person or thing that is a catalyst for a development or event
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Her innovative idea was the spark plug for the entire project.
La sua idea innovativa è stata la scintilla per l'intero progetto.
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He acted as the spark plug, motivating the team to achieve their goals.
Ha agito come la scintilla, motivando il team a raggiungere i propri obiettivi.