combustion triangle
combustion triangle · combustion triangles
Synonym of fire triangleSynonym of fire triangle.
Meaning
1 sensesSynonym of fire triangle.
Origin
From combustion + triangle. From the three elements necessary to sustain combustion, thereFrom combustion + triangle. From the three elements necessary to sustain combustion, therefore being a metaphorical "triangle" (though more like a tripod, having three supporting elements sustaining combustion).
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Forms
plural: combustion triangles| Singular | combustion triangle |
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