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 Definitions of flash point  [ˈflæʃˌoʊ vər]  

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Definition of 'flash point' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) flash point
the lowest temperature at which a liquid in a specified apparatus will give off sufficient vapor to ignite momentarily on application of a flame.

2.  flash point
a point or stage at which an event or situation becomes critical.

3.  flash point
a situation or area having the potential of erupting in sudden violence.

Etymology:  (1875–80)

Definition of 'flash point' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) flash point, flashpoint
point at which something is ready to blow up

2. (noun) flash point, flashpoint
the lowest temperature at which the vapor of a combustible liquid can be ignited in air

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