flash point

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Noun flash point has 2 senses

flash point, flashpoint - point at which something is ready to blow up
--₁ is a kind of criticality
flash point, flashpoint - the lowest temperature at which the vapor of a combustible liquid can be ignited in air
--₂ is a kind of temperature

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Flash Point

Definition:

A flash point refers to the temperature at which a substance can produce enough vapor to ignite when exposed to an open flame or spark.

Examples:

Noun: The flash point of gasoline is typically around -45 degrees Celsius.

Noun: Researchers were cautious while handling chemicals with low flash points.

Verb: If you heat the solvent too quickly, it may flash point and cause a fire.

Adjective: The inspector measures the flash-point temperature to determine the safety level of the substance.

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