Flash point

The flash point of a material is the lowest liquid temperature at which, under certain standardized conditions, a liquid gives off vapours.

The meaning of FLASH POINT is the lowest temperature at which vapors above a volatile combustible substance ignite in air when exposed to flame.

a point, place, or situation in which sudden anger or violence could happen. The city became a flash point as political tensions grew.

the lowest temperature at which the vapor of a combustible liquid can be ignited in air.

5 天前 — 2 meanings: 1. the lowest temperature at which the vapour above a liquid can be ignited in air 2. a critical moment beyond.

flashpoint noun (TEMPERATURE) ... The flashpoint of a liquid is the lowest temperature at which the vapour it produces will burn in air.

​a situation or place in which violence or anger starts and cannot be controlled. Tension in the city is rapidly reaching flashpoint. potential flashpoints ...

3 天前 — a place or stage at which violence might be expected to begin: Because of the army's presence, the city is seen to be the flashpoint of the area.