Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flashpoint
noun
/ˈflæʃpɔɪnt/
Definition
The temperature at which a substance ignites and can catch fire.
Examples
- The flashpoint of gasoline is very low, making it highly flammable.
- Safety regulations often require knowing the flashpoint of chemicals used in the workplace.
Meaning
Flashpoint refers to the lowest temperature at which vapors of a volatile substance can ignite in air when exposed to an ignition source.
Synonyms
- ignition point
- combustion point
