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Flash point

Scope note

The lowest temperature at which vapors from a volatile liquid will ignite instantaneously upon the application of a small flame.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300056227

Broader Terms used

thermal properties

Term used for

point, flash

Created

13yrs ago

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