flash point
The lowest temperature at which a liquid can form an ignitable mixture in air near the…The lowest temperature at which a liquid can form an ignitable mixture in air near the surface of the liquid.
Meaning
3 sensesThe lowest temperature at which a liquid can form an ignitable mixture in air near the surface of the liquid.
Flammpunkt
the lowest temperature at which the vapor of a combustible liquid can be ignited in air
(figuratively)A hotspot; a dangerous place of violent political unrest.
Brennpunkt
The critical stage in some process, event, or situation at which action, change, or violence occurs
The attack could prove the flashpoint for war.
Examples
1 sentencesLadsous said some of the peacekeepers would be redeployed from areas where security threat levels have decreased to potential flash points.
Translations
3 languagesBy meaning 2
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