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flash point
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Noun flash point has 2 senses
- flash point(n = noun.state) flashpoint - point at which something is ready to blow up; Array is a kind of criticality
- flash point(n = noun.attribute) flashpoint - the lowest temperature at which the vapor of a combustible liquid can be ignited in air; Array is a kind of temperature
CIDE DICTIONARY
flash point, n.
- the lowest temperature at which the vapors given off by a volatile liquid exposed to air will burst into flame when approached by a flame. Also called
flashing point - That point in time or that degree of provocation at which someone will suddenly begin to act vigorously; -- often used in reference to angry reactions. [PJC]
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