ignition spark
[/ɪɡˈnɪʃən spɑːrk/]
nounpl: ignition sparks
faísca de ignição
1. The electrical spark that ignites the fuel mixture in an internal combustion engine
The ignition spark must occur at precisely the right moment for the engine to start efficiently.
A faísca de ignição deve ocorrer no momento exato para que o motor funcione com eficiência.
2. A metaphorical initial impulse or trigger that starts an action or process
The protest was the ignition spark that led to major social reforms.
O protesto foi a faísca de ignição que levou a grandes reformas sociais.
In Brazilian automotive culture, the ignition spark is a fundamental concept in mechanics and car maintenance. The term is widely understood among mechanics and car enthusiasts. In the USA, this term is commonly used in automotive manuals, repair shops, and DIY car culture. Metaphorically, both cultures use 'ignition spark' to describe the initiating factor in social, political, or creative movements.
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