| 单词 | flash point |
| 释义 | 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 suddenly causes or creates some significant action: A 10 percent drop in mortgage rates will produce a flash point in the housing market. 3. a critical situation or area having the potential of erupting in sudden violence: The Mideast has been the flash point for a series of conflicts. Also, flashpoint. [1875-80] |
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