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1 spark ***
[spɒːk]1. n(from fire) scintilla, figbright spark iro — genio
2. vt(also: spark off) (debate, quarrel, revolt) provocare, (interest) suscitare -
2 touch off
* * *(to make (something) explode: a spark touched off the gunpowder; His remark touched off an argument.) scatenare, far scoppiare* * *vt + adv(argument, riot) provocare* * *
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