Spark arrester Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun electrical device to reduce sparking when electrical contacts are opened or closed
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noun a wire net to stop sparks from an open fireplace or smokestack
sparker.
WordNet
Definitions
- a contrivance to prevent the escape of sparks while it allows the passage of gas, chiefly used in the smokestack of a wood-burning locomotive. Called also
spark consumer . U.S.
