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    flashpoint
    /ˈflaʃpɔɪnt/

    noun

    • 1. a place, event, or time at which violence or hostility flares up: "the conflict reached a flashpoint last year"
    • 2. the temperature at which a particular organic compound gives off sufficient vapour to ignite in air: "this particular resin is very volatile and has a fairly low flashpoint"

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

    The flash point is a descriptive characteristic that is used to distinguish between flammable fuels, such as petrol (also known as gasoline), and combustible fuels, such as diesel. It is also used to characterize the fire hazards of fuels.

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

    Aug 8, 2024 · flash point, the lowest temperature at which a liquid (usually a petroleum product) will form a vapour in the air near its surface that will “flash,” or briefly ignite, on exposure to an open flame. The flash point is a general indication of the flammability or combustibility of a liquid.

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  5. whatispiping.com › flash-pointWhat is Flash Point? Its Significance, Measurement, and ...

    The flash point of a product is the lowest temperature at which it emits sufficient vapors to form an ignitable mixture with air near its surface. In simpler terms, it is the temperature at which the product can catch fire if exposed to an open flame or spark.

  6. www.hseblog.com › flash-point-vs-fire-pointKey Differences Between Flash Point And Fire Point

    Aug 2, 2023 · The flash point of a volatile material is the lowest temperature at which it can vaporize to form an ignitable mixture in the air. In other words, it is the temperature at which the vapors of a liquid can “flash” or briefly ignite when an ignition source like a flame or spark is introduced.

  7. www.sciencedirect.com › topics › chemistryFlash Point - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics

    “Flash point” is the minimum temperature at which a liquid gives off vapor within a test vessel in sufficient concentration to form an ignitable mixture with the air near the surface of the liquid. The lower the flash point, the easier it is to ignite a liquid solvent.

  8. matmake.com › materials-properties › flash-pointWhat is Flash Point - Definition, and Applications - Matmake

    The flash point of a substance is a measure of its flammability. It is the lowest temperature at which a liquid or solid can vaporize to form an ignitable mixture in air near the surface of the liquid.

  9. firefighterline.com › what-is-a-flashpointWhat Is A Flashpoint? - FireFighterLine

    Mar 29, 2023 · The flash point is the temperature at which these vapors will ignite if exposed to a heat source. When the substance reaches its flash point, it can release flammable vapors. If these vapors come into contact with a heat source, such as a spark, they can ignite and cause a flash fire.