Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

spark gap

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.87 in modern English

Syllables
spark -gap
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A gap, between two electrical terminals, across which sparks are generated.

noun

A gap, between two electrical terminals, across which sparks are generated.

Inflected Forms

spark gaps (plural)

Phrases

electron gap feeler gauge

Frequently Paired Words

arc arcing arcking electron gap feeler gauge sparking

Questions

What does spark gap mean?
A gap, between two electrical terminals, across which sparks are generated.

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