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English > 2 senses of the word flashpoint:
NOUNstateflashpoint, flash pointpoint at which something is ready to blow up
attributeflashpoint, flash pointthe lowest temperature at which the vapor of a combustible liquid / liquid can be ignited in air
flashpoint > pronunciation
Soundsflae'shpoy.nt
Rhymesanoint ... wellpoint: 18 rhymes with oynt...
English > flashpoint: 2 senses > noun 1, state
Meaningpoint at which something is ready to blow up.
Synonymflash point
BroadercriticalityA critical state
English > flashpoint: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningThe lowest temperature at which the vapor of a combustible liquid / liquid can be ignited in air.
Synonymflash point
BroadertemperatureThe degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment / environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)