flash point (Meaning)

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flash point (n)

point at which something is ready to blow up

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

The flash point of a liquid is the lowest temperature at which its vapor will ignite in air.
The flash point of gasoline is typically around -40 degrees Celsius.
The flash point of diesel fuel is typically around 55 degrees Celsius.
The flash point of alcohol is typically around 12 degrees Celsius.
The flash point of cooking oil is typically around 300 degrees Celsius.
The flash point of a substance can be affected by its purity, its age, and the presence of impurities.
The flash point of a substance can be measured using a closed-cup tester or an open-cup tester.
The flash point of a substance is an important safety parameter that is used to determine the proper storage and handling conditions for the substance.
The flash point of a substance can be used to calculate its autoignition temperature.
The flash point of a substance can be used to design fire prevention and suppression systems.

point at which something is ready to blow up, the lowest temperature at which the vapor of a combustible liquid can be ignited in air

volcano, time bomb,powder keg, third rail,hot button, tinderbox

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The flash point of a liquid is the lowest temperature at which its vapor will ignite in air.

The flash point of gasoline is typically around -40 degrees Celsius.

The flash point of diesel fuel is typically around 55 degrees Celsius.

The flash point of alcohol is typically around 12 degrees Celsius.