Bit of romantic chemistry, so to speak Crossword Clue

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Bit of romantic chemistry, so to speak Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance
2. electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
(verb)
1. put in motion or move to act
2. emit or produce sparks

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SPEAK (verb)
1. exchange thoughts; talk with
2. use language
CHEMISTRY (noun)
1. the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
2. the way two individuals relate to each other

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PARKS

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