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.
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flash point — flash′ point or flash′point n. 1) chem. 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) cvb a point or stage at which an event or situation… … From formal English to slang
flash point — [n] crucial moment breaking point, crisis, critical moment, hour of decision, moment of truth, turning point, zero hour; concept 674 … New thesaurus
flash point — n. 1. the lowest temperature at which a volatile solid or the vapor of a liquid will flash when exposed to a brief flame under certain conditions 2. a critical moment at which someone or something bursts forth into activity or existence … English World dictionary
Flash point — The flash point of a flammable liquid is the lowest temperature at which it can form an ignitable mixture in air. At this temperature the vapor may cease to burn when the source of ignition is removed. A slightly higher temperature, the fire… … Wikipedia
flash point — noun 1. point at which something is ready to blow up • Syn: ↑flashpoint • Hypernyms: ↑criticality 2. the lowest temperature at which the vapor of a combustible liquid can be ignited in air • Syn: ↑flashpoint • … Useful english dictionary
flash point — 1. Also, flashing point. Physical Chem. 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. a critical point or stage at which something or someone… … Universalium
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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flash point — [1] The point in the temperature range at which a given oil (especially diesel oil) in vapor form will ignite and flash into flame. The higher the flash point, the better the lubricating quality of the oil. The temperature at which the vapor… … Dictionary of automotive terms
