flashpoint

Meanings

• noun

  The lowest temperature at which a volatile flammable liquid gives off enough vapor to form an ignitable mixture with air.

  - "The flashpoint of gasoline is an important safety consideration."
  - "The flashpoint of a substance is determined by a standard test."

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Synonyms

hotspot , troublespot

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with flashpoint
harness , harbor , carousel

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Variants

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flash point , flash points

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Etymology

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The term 'flashpoint' originated from the observation that a flash or small flame can be seen when a flammable liquid reaches its ignition temperature.

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Trivia

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1. The flashpoint of water is below freezing at 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius), but it does not ignite at that temperature.

2. The flashpoint of various fuels is an important factor in their transportation and storage.

3. The term 'flashpoint' is also used in psychology to refer to a critical situation or event that triggers a strong emotional response.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ignition temperature: The minimum temperature required for a fuel to ignite and continue burning in a self-sustaining manner.

2. Flammable: A substance that can easily ignite and burn.

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Culture

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In literature, 'flashpoint' is often used metaphorically to refer to a situation or event that triggers a strong emotional response or conflict.

How to Memorize "flashpoint"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a container of gasoline being slowly heated. Visualize the temperature reaching the flashpoint, where a small flame appears.
   - Visualize the process of testing a substance's flashpoint in a laboratory.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'flashpoint' with the image of a match being struck and igniting a fuel.
   - Remember that 'flashpoint' is the temperature at which a fuel becomes dangerous.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Flashpoint: First Light After Small Heater Provides Optimal Temperature' to remember the definition.
   - Create a visual image of a flask of liquid reaching its flashpoint and igniting.

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