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    flash·point
    /ˈflaSHˌpoint/

    noun

    • 1. a place, event, or time at which trouble, such as violence or anger, flares up: "the flashpoint of the conflagration is just blocks away"
    • 2. the temperature at which a particular organic compound gives off sufficient vapor to ignite in air: "this particular resin is very volatile and has a fairly low flashpoint"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › flash pointFlash point Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : the lowest temperature at which vapors above a volatile combustible substance ignite in air when exposed to flame. 2. : a point at which someone or something bursts suddenly into action or being. 3. : tinderbox sense 2.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Flash_pointFlash point - Wikipedia

    Flash point is the lowest temperature at which a liquid gives off vapours that can be ignited by a flame. Learn how flash point is measured by different methods, and see examples of flash points for various fuels and liquids.

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  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFLASHPOINT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Flashpoint can mean a place or stage where violence might occur, or the lowest temperature at which a liquid will burn in air. Learn more about the word, its usage and related terms with examples and translations.

  6. www.britannica.com › science › flash-pointFlash point | Temperature Measurement, Ignition Temperature ...

    Aug 8, 2024 · Flash point is the lowest temperature at which a liquid will form a vapour and ignite on exposure to a flame. Learn how flash point is measured, what it indicates about a liquid's flammability, and see examples of different flash points for various substances.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFLASHPOINT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A flashpoint is the moment at which a conflict, especially a political conflict, suddenly gets worse and becomes violent. The immediate flashpoint was Wednesday's big rally in the city centre. There are still plenty of potential flashpoints in relations between the two countries.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFLASHPOINT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Flashpoint can mean a place or stage where violence might occur, or the lowest temperature at which a liquid will burn. Learn more about the word, its usage and related terms with examples and translations.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › flashpointFlashpoint - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    Definitions of flashpoint. noun. the lowest temperature at which the vapor of a combustible liquid can be ignited in air. synonyms: flash point. see more. type of: temperature. the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity) noun.