spark plug

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The spark plug ignites a fuel-air mix, causing the rotor to turn a shaft, creating motion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

First Brands said Monday it has started winding down Brake Parts, aftermarket parts maker Cardone and spark plug manufacturer Autolite.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

That caused a short-circuit and "arcing" - electric sparks like those in a spark plug - which resulted in a "catastrophic failure".

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025

With star freshman JuJu Watkins fouling out at the end of regulation, Williams, a 5-foot-7 defensive spark plug who is working back from offseason surgery, played a season-high 26 minutes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2024

As Edwin and Garvey crawled into the aluminum skiff, Cole called, “Don’t forget to put the spark plug back in.”

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen