2. That point in time or that degree of provocation at which someone will suddenly begin to act vigorously; -- often used in reference to angry reactions. [PJC]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Flashing point — Flashing Flash ing, n. 1. (Engineering) The creation of an artifical flood by the sudden letting in of a body of water; called also {flushing}. [1913 Webster] 2. (Arch.) Pieces of metal, built into the joints of a wall, so as to lap over the edge … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
flashing point — noun see flash point I, 1 * * * Physical Chem. See flash point (def. 1). [1875 80] * * * flashing point, = flash point (def. 1). (Cf. ↑flash point) … Useful english dictionary
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Flashing — Flash ing, n. 1. (Engineering) The creation of an artifical flood by the sudden letting in of a body of water; called also {flushing}. [1913 Webster] 2. (Arch.) Pieces of metal, built into the joints of a wall, so as to lap over the edge of the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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flash point — Flashing Flash ing, n. 1. (Engineering) The creation of an artifical flood by the sudden letting in of a body of water; called also {flushing}. [1913 Webster] 2. (Arch.) Pieces of metal, built into the joints of a wall, so as to lap over the edge … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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