Spark gap — (Elec.) The space filled with air or other dielectric between high potential terminals (as of an electrostatic machine, induction coil, or condenser), through which the discharge passes; the air gap of a jump spark. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
spark gap — n. a space between two electrodes through which a spark discharge may take place … English World dictionary
spark gap — spark′ gap n. 1) elm a space between two electrodes, across which a discharge of electricity may take place 2) elm the electrodes and the space between, considered as a unit: used in ignition systems … From formal English to slang
Spark gap — A spark gap consists of an arrangement of two conducting electrodes separated by a gap usually filled with a gas such as air. When a suitable voltage is supplied, a spark forms, ionizing the gas and drastically reducing its electrical resistance … Wikipedia
spark gap — noun Date: 1889 a space between two high potential terminals (as of an induction coil or spark plug) through which pass discharges of electricity; also a device having a spark gap … New Collegiate Dictionary
spark gap — kibirkštinis iškroviklis statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. gap arrester; spark gap vok. Funkenentlader, m; Funkenstreckenableiter, m rus. искровой разрядник, m pranc. éclateur à étincelles, m … Fizikos terminų žodynas
spark gap — iškroviklis statusas T sritis Standartizacija ir metrologija apibrėžtis Įtaisas elektrinėms grandinėms sujungti ir išjungti elektros išlydžiu ore, dujose, vakuume arba kietajame dielektrike. atitikmenys: angl. arrester; spark gap vok. Ableiter,… … Penkiakalbis aiškinamasis metrologijos terminų žodynas
spark gap — kibirkščių tarpas statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. spark gap vok. Funkenentladungsstrecke, f; Funkenstrecke, f rus. искровой промежуток, m pranc. distance de contournement, f; distance explosive, f … Fizikos terminų žodynas
Spark-gap transmitter — A spark gap transmitter is a device for generating radio frequency electromagnetic waves. These devices served as the transmitters for most wireless telegraphy systems for the first three decades of radio (1887 ndash;1916) and the first… … Wikipedia
spark gap coil tester — A tester providing a spark gap or neon tube to provide a comparison for the coil being tested. The coil to be tested is connected to the spark gap of the tester, and the length of the spark it produces is measured; a good coil is used as a… … Dictionary of automotive terms
