Definitions
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- adjective That does not give off
sparks .
Etymologies
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non- + sparking
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Examples
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"We installed a nonexplosive electrical system and used only nonsparking tools."
The Aviation Nation 2009
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Using special gloves that protect against frostbite, they removed a shattered plastic cap that obscured the plunger and tapped it with a nonsparking beryllium mallet,
The Altoona Mirror 2009
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