…a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire, alight in ashes, or produced by striking together two hard surfaces such as stone or metal…
…(1918–2006), Scottish novelist. Notable works: The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1961) and The Mandelbaum Gate (1965)…
…a space between electrical terminals across which a transient discharge passes…
…a device for firing the explosive mixture in an internal-combustion engine…
