spark spread

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Meaning · English

The difference between the price of electricity and the cost of fuel used to generate it

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sự chênh lệch giữa giá điện và chi phí nhiên liệu dùng để sản xuất

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Literally: the spread of a spark
Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

The power plant's profitability depended on the spark spread

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Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “spark spread” mean?

The difference between the price of electricity and the cost of fuel used to generate it Literally: the spread of a spark

Is “spark spread” formal or informal?

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